MINI Cooper Questions Maintenance & Repair

2002 Mini Cooper S -

The fuse, the bulb and the ballast for front HID headlight are all OK, but light on left side does not work. Being a 'home mechanic' what should I check next?

Mini Heater Problem

The heating in the car is only hot when driving at speed e.g. Motorway driving. As soon as you get into traffic the heating goes cold. I have just changed the thermostat but that has not worked. Can...

2009 Mini Cooper S Misfire

I have a 2009 Cooper S with about 114k. I bought it used and have had it for 6 months or so. This past week it started running rough with misfires. I had my buddy who is a car guy and builds his ...

Repair Will Cost More Than Car Is Worth

Took my 2006 Mini Cooper S convert to the local dealer for a free "Fall Maintenance Check Up" this weekend. I've owned the car for just about 3 years and have had an occasional issue with very harsh d...

I Am Getting A Warning That One Of The Lites In My 2010 Mini Isn't Working ...

I have checked the interior lites, brake lites, under dash lites, door sill lites, turn signals, ambient lites, hatch lite; pretty much everything I could find.

Fuel Smell In Cabin On 10 Mini S Turbo Convertable

I bought my Mini about 3 weeks ago from the Mini dealer and any time I have the top up I experience a strong fuel smell in the cabin. I am changing out the regular maintenance items (plugs(iridium),...

Mini Cooper S '07 Clicking Noise

I'm considering buying a manual 2007 Mini Cooper S so me and my boyfriends brother(who's licensed to work on cars, works at a dealership and has been trained to appraise cars) went to test drive it ...

Mini Cooper 2010 Tire Issues

I have a 2010 Mini Cooper and this morning all the indicator for low pressure in all the tires came on at the same time. Even though 2 weeks ago I filled one of the tires.

I Have A 2006 Mini Cooper 5 Speed Losing Power A Little More EACH DAY!

I really need some answers! It has been years since I have had a 5 speed car... I live in an area with a lot of steep hills. This little car is barely making it up the hill!...It isn't making any noi...

Air In The Fuel System?

Hello, I just changed fuel feed inlet hose pipe (was broken and gas was spraying at a crack). The car was running fine with the broken hose. I changed it to the new one and it does not start. I do...

I Have A 2006 Mini Cooper S That Had The Water Pump Replaced. The Serpentin...

I have a 2006 Mini Cooper S that needed to have the water pump replaced because it was leaking. After picking the car up and driving it for a day, the serpentine belt came completely off. I had the ca...

I Have A 2010 S. The Check Engine Light Has Come On Throughout The Time I'v...

I am so upset... I've lived in New Mexico, Kansas and California. All 3 dealerships failed to diagnose/fix the check engine light or address the "rattling" sound. I eventually blew a head gasket wh...

I Have A 2004 Mini Cooper S And The Air Conditioner,rear Defrost And The Re...

Mini Cooper Drive To Park Without Braking

My granny got out of my mini Cooper in our driveway without putting in park. I ran to the car and moved it from drive to park, but I'm not 100% I had depressed the brake. Now when I reverse, I h...

Can The Tires Be Made To Angle Straight Up Instead Of Angling In ?

My 2005 Mini Cooper S Just Became Very Difficult To Steer, Power Steering P...

I just replaced the battery in my 2005 Mini Cooper S. Recently it became really hard to steer and now I can't get it to start. Tried a boost but as soon as the cables came off, the car stopped. Tho...

Same Problem With My 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. My Car Battery Died Because ...

My Mini Cooper clubman 2010 would not start on a very cold below zero morning here in Minnesota. I realized that I had never replaced it and it was 7 years old. I had it jumped and all seemed fine e...

Hello Everyone. I Have A 2005 Mini Cooper, Why Are My Headlights Curved At ...

I picked up my vehicle today from the shop (hit a deer) and since weve had the vehicle our lights have had that grimey dirty exterior. the shop replaced one of the lights, so it is much clearer. w...

Engine Reeves Up On Hills

Recently, my 2008 Mini Cooper Base has been reeving up. Feels like the transmission is slipping then re-engages. Any comments are welcomed. Thank you everyone.

Sensor Or Vanos????

Hi, I changed the O2 sensor 6months ago. But the engine light is on again. I bought the lambda sensor but unfortunately I was told it's a different fault : vanos Intel!!! It's confusing me. Please h...