Insurance model version/trim option
I've just renewed my insurance with Swinton insurance and when choosing the model type there seems to be a bit of an anomaly. I own a '12 plate Cooper S. And quite rightly it auto detects it as S...
View ArticleMini Cooper S Convertible Auto Transmission Fault
Hi Mini'ers, My wife has a Mini Cooper S Convertible 2006 with an auto transmission. The gearbox has been playing up recently - sometimes during driving it just goes in a neutral like state that lasts...
View ArticleHelp with winter tyres
Hi Guys I have a Cooper D with 16" wheels - currently with 195/55/R16 tyres. I am looking for a set of winter wheels - tell me, can I use 15" wheels from other Minis (ie Mini One) on my car? I only ask...
View ArticleWhere to get S/C rebuilt? (UK)
Hi guys. My MCS JCW '03 (76K miles) has a judder on accel and a scraping/grinding noise coming from the supercharger area. Aside from ordering a new by pass valve, where can I get the supercharger...
View ArticleMINI Specialists in the UK?
Hi, I live in Abingdon, Oxford and as my R53 has a supercharger problem (grinding noise on high revs and on ignition) I would really like a specialist to take a look at it. What MINI specialists are...
View ArticleHelp
I have a clubman with chrome line exterior, the rubber on the trim between the glass and door panel has split. Does any one know how to remove this trim?
View ArticleQuestions after changing brakes pads
Hello, My wife's Mini got the brake pads warning light. It's 2006 model, and mileage is around 30000 miles. The brake pads and disks were never replaced. Anyway, when I was replacing pads, one of the...
View Article2014 Mini 4-Door Hatchback Caught Testing!
I wish MINI would get rid of that awful camouflage! Caught: Mini's Four-Door Cooper Variant Spotted Testing - Rumor Central
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Our new baby
We're hoping you can see this attachment, we didn't know how to attach it into the text.......so hoping it works. Our brand new, 3rd mini having had one of the first Cooper's when they were first...
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'72 Austin Mini Dsitributor problem
Hello all, I've got a '72 Mini that has a broken Distributor cap. I ordered a replacement from Mini mania, but it doesn't fit. The prior owner changed the distributor and I have no way of knowing what...
View ArticleMy 56 (Nov 2006) Mk2 Mini Cooper keeps cutting out
At junctions & traffic lights and has recently been serviced and prepped for MOT. No issues from diagnostic testing, garage state nothing wrong and can't understand why it cuts out. It sometimes is...
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Hello from a cooper S owner.
Sold my 83 classic mini which is a shame but purchased a 2003 Cooper S 35,000 miles, 1 lady owner, retired. In mint condition! Can't wait to pick it up on saturday.
View ArticleMood lighting changing color
How do I make the mood lighting stop changing colors continuously? I have a 2012 countryman. I held the switch to change the color forward for more than 10 seconds. Now the colors continuously change...
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I forgot to say Hi 1st!
I forgot to say hi before i started using the forum, so here it is, Hi, I'm Paul from Northampton, I just got a 2007 Cooper S in pepper white with full leather and the panoramic roof and chilli pack...
View Articleone of my xenons points down?
So been reading up on many forums about the xenon up/down tilt problem but have yet to find a person with my problem, maybe i havent looked hard enough. my car is an 05 mini cooper btw. R50 model the...
View Articlemy driver side headlight points down!??
HI, first post with you guys even though ive been reading through many posts people put up here. So been reading up on many forums about the xenon up/down tilt problem but have yet to find a person...
View ArticleExternal spare wheel carrier in the UK
My 03 Cooper has run flats that are nearing the end of their life. Given the cost it makes sense financially to replace with non-run flats but I am understandably concerned at driving round without a...
View Article2001 Countryman - Add Bluetooth - Options that work?
Hi all, Looking at adding Bluetooth to a 2011 CountryMan with the Boost Radio (Non Nav). The vehicle has the bluetooth buttons on the radio and steering wheel, but no module installed. I'm hoping...
View ArticleSide light problems
Hey, Ive had my 2007 cooper for 2weeks and i love it....but! Earlier this week the light warning flashed on, when i did a quick check the passenger side light was out. Planned to get it sorted this...
View Articlecooper s wrongly advertised!
hi all, wonder if anyone can help me with regard to a few spec issues im having with my 53reg cooper s? i bought my car 2 months ago from a recognised dealer and im finding more and more things missing...
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