MINI Countryman clutch failure

My wife's MINI Countryman All4 has suffered a premature clutch failure after only 37,000 miles. As the clutch is not covered by the warranty (wear and tear, apparently), it has cost over £2000 to be repaired...

Mini/BMW fitment run flat tyres - do they come as all-seasons?

I have a Mini Countryman SD auto. It has 205/55/17 runflat tyres. I need to replace the front tyres. Do I need to stick to a BMW fitment runflat or can I choose another runflat without the star? Also,...

Faulty clutch on MINI Countryman - what are our rights?

We have a MINI Countryman All4 John Cooper Works, which we bought new from a main dealership two and a half years ago. The car has now done 11,500 miles and we noticed a burning smell from the clutch,...

MINI Countryman DAB fault

I bought a 2013 MINI Countryman auto from a dealer. The car drives fine, but the DAB radio stops working whenever I turn on the rear heated screen. Is the dealer liable for fixing this?

MINI Countryman - 17 or 18-inch wheels?

What's your opinion of using 17-inch wheels on the MINI Countryman instead of the larger 18s that are provided on the Cooper S?

DMF failure on MINI - can I reclaim my costs?

I purchased an approved used MINI six months ago with a mileage of 30,000. Six months and 10,000 miles later the dealer informed me that the car required a new clutch and flywheel. As this was classed...

MINI Countryman - when should I change the timing chain?

I own a 2013 MINI Countryman SD. When does the cam belt/chain need changing? I also want to have a navigation device retro fitted. What will this cost?

Buying new wheels for MINI Countryman Cooper S All4

We bought a new Cooper S All4 Countryman in March 2014. It has run flat Goodyear tyres (A17L 225/45 R18 91V) and we have done about 6,000 miles. Where can we go to buy new genuine MINIwheels? We live...

SUV buying advice?

I'm looking for a car on the motability scheme but not sure which would be the best one out of the ones I have listed. It needs to have easy access as have had a hip replacement and other mobility issues,or...

What's the best small 4x4 for £16k?

I am planning to replace my Volvo XC90 for a slightly smaller 4x4 with decent economy. My budget is £16,000 and I have been looking at the MINI Countryman, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V I like all three,...