MINI Countryman Cooper S advice

I am considering buying a new MINI Countryman Cooper S. Am I better off buying the 18-inch or 17-inch wheels? Is there anything else I should consider?

Why does our Mini Clubman Cooper SD's fan continue after the engine is switched off?

Earlier this year, I replaced my wife's Mini Clubman Cooper S with the new Clubman Cooper SD. I am delighted with car, although it has a rather noisy engine, it goes well and the torque excellent. I do...

Press preparation - what does it mean?

I'm looking to by a fun but frugal car and, by chance, the exact same MINI Clubman SD Hampton that you tested in April 2011 is available to buy through a MINI dealership. The listing says 'press preparation'....

Dispute with a finance company

I bought the above MINI in 2009. I 'scrapped' a perfectly good 16 yr old Volvo for this car and wish I hadn't! I've had nothing but problems with it since new. New steering. New heat inverters. New Gearbox....

Dealer wants to sell me tax on second hand car

I'm buying a second hand car from a dealer. He says that it still has 8 months tax left on it from the previous owner and do I want to buy it off him at a discount price. Is this a good idea? Should...

Can you recommend a small, sport, comfortable car to replace my Mazda MX-5?

I am looking to replace my 2003 Mazda MX-5 convertible. Due to my ageing body I would like something more comfortable but still sporty. My annual mileage is low at 5000. I have just looked at the Honda...

Which convertible?

My wife has a Saab 9-3 convertible (53) which she has loved. Recently things have started to go wrong, mostly electrical - windows, central locking and trim breaking. She would like to have a similar...

Where can I source steel wheels for a Mini Cooper so that I can fit winter tyres?

Where can I source steel wheels for a Mini Cooper so that I can fit winter tyres? If I do fit them will I need to carry some sort of emergency repair device as I understand that it is not possible to obtain...

Discount on a new MINI Clubman

I want to buy a new MINI Clubman Cooper S with leather seats and Chili pack. Paying cash. What sort of discount should I expect or negotiate for? Currently BMW does 50/50 deal - pay half now and nothing...

Winter tyres for a Countryman?

I have a MINI Countryman D All4, I'm going to drive it to the Alps for skiing and am having difficulty finding winter tyres or chains that fit - it has size 205/55/R17 on at present, any ideas? Should...