Lack of UK Delivery Option for the MINI
Most everyone knows this already. You want a MINI. You want to pick it up at the factory, cruise around the UK or Europe for a spell, load it on a boat...
More R/C MINIs
We’re you one of the unfortunate that was not able to get a GP? Remote control car maker Carisma has you covered.
Counterfeit MINIs
But not like you have ever seen before. There is a Japanese company that makes a Kei car, as well as the newly introduced Suzuki MR Wagon, look like a MINI or...
John Cooper Garages Closed
From johncooper.co.uk: >John Cooper Garages will be closed throughout October 2006 due to reorganisation. Unfortunately we cannot be contacted (phone or e-mail) during this time and it will not be possible to...
MF Reader on the ‘Ring
This Friday brings us Motoringfile reader Andrea Gritta, who writes: I’ve been at the Nurburgring the previous weekend, and I’ve made a new personal record. Check out my lap if you’ve got...
The MF Mailbox: The 140hp Cooper?
Another from the MotoringFile mailbox that I thought a few might be interested in. We’ve gotten a few of these questions over the months about the potential for a new mid-range Cooper...
MF Mailbox: CVT Shifting & Auto Dim Retrofit
Here are a coupe of questions from the always overflowing MotoringFile inbox from Ralph: First, before the Mini, I’ve never owned a car with a CVT + Steptronic. The dealer told me...
MF Mailbox: White Lights Install
Here’s another question from ever expanding MotoringFile mailbox. This time it comes from Gomotoring.com founder Mark Volger: This has puzzled me every since I purchased my OEM clear tail lights. MotoringFile has...
Hardwiring a Radar Detector in a MINI
Here’s another reader question from the ever growing MotoringFile inbox that I thought a few MF readers might have an answer for: Have you ever heard of the mini computer getting screwed...
US Checkmate Package Color Options
For all you eagerly anticipating the Checkmate Package in the US, here’s a bit more info that might be helpful when ordering. The package (code ZCM) will be available a number of...