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    Mini Cooper Problems

    Are you having problems with your Mini Cooper? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Mini Cooper issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Mini Cooper in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Mini Cooper 2016: Rattle when cold started?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 20 May 2016

    The chain drives the camshafts and provides the timing for the opening and closing of the valves. Chains are used on many engines as an alternative to belts, which need to be replaced regularly. Chains don’t need to be replaced on a regular basis, but they do wear and they can become slack and affect the valve timing, which in turn affects the engine running, and when they wear they can also rattle.

    Are run-flat tyres unsafe?
    Answered by Paul Gover · 20 March 2016

    They are not dangerous or a fraud and are quite legal. The problem is using them in Australian conditions or not following the instructions on their correct use once you have a puncture.

    Is the Mini Cooper the best small sporty car?
    Answered by Paul Gover · 10 January 2016

    If she has fallen for the looks of the Mini it's probably game over. But you should still test drive the Fiat 500 for style and the Audi A1 as a driving alternative.

    Mini Cooper 2009: Radio problems
    Answered by Graham Smith · 28 May 2015

    You could ask BMW to cover part of the cost of the repairs, given your car is relatively new, or you could take it to an independent BMW specialist who I would expect would charge much less than the dealer.

    Mini Cooper: Loose timing chain
    Answered by Paul Gover · 27 April 2015

    I have been in touch with BMW Group and am told all repairs are being done under warranty.

    Used Mini Cooper review: 2002-2014
    By Ewan Kennedy · 4 March 2015
    Launched to an amazed world in 1959 the Mini became a huge success worldwide as well as in Australia, with it being built in Sydney for years. It faded from the 1980s onwards though some variants were still being made overseas till the year 2000. The British motor industry was in serious trouble for many years and
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    Used Mini Cooper review: 2002-2013
    By Ewan Kennedy · 24 February 2014
    Despite sceptics having serious doubts about the new Mini when it was launched in the UK and Europe 2001, it has been a big success.
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    Used Mini Clubman review: 2008-2011
    By Graham Smith · 10 January 2014
    As cute as the new Mini was it wasn't the most practical car you could drive, but that was where the Mini Clubman came in.
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    Used Mini Cooper review: 2010-2011
    By Graham Smith · 8 February 2013
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    Used Mini Cooper S review: 2002-2011
    By Graham Smith · 21 March 2012
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