Official R50/R53 License Plate PDC Retrofit
Let’s say you missed the boat on ordering park distance control or bought your R50/R52/R53 MINI without it used and suddenly realize it’s a...
Automobile Magazine Names MINI as One of the Best 12 Used Cars (with help from MF)
Automobile Magazine has a great piece in this month’s magazine that details 12 of it’s favorite used car deals. But why is it great?...
Happy 7th Birthday MINI USA
Seven years ago on March 22nd 2002 the first MINI dealers in the US opened their doors. While this may be US specific I...
Ask MF: The Best Place to Find Used MINIs
This week’s Ask MF comes from Demian: >I wanted to let you know that your website is a great one! I daily check for...
Ask MotoringFile R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R52 Convertible R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R55 Clubman R56 Two-Door Hardtop R57 Convertible R60 Countryman
Ask MF: R53, R56, R60 – What Does it Mean?
We’re reposting this Ask MF originally from last year due to a number of similar questions we’ve gotten over the last few weeks. This...
Faults & Fixes R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R52 Convertible R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) Recalls/Campaigns
Common Issues: Power Steering Failure
A very interesting story over at BBC sent into us recently concerning Power Steering issues on R50/R53 MINIs. >BMW’s customer service told Heather this...
Ask MF: Which MINI Should I Buy?
This is a question we get asked quite a bit around these parts. It’s also a question that we have covered in a few...
200K Miles in an ’03 R50
It’s official as you can see from the photo. My MINI eclipsed the 200,000 mile mark recently and thought it would be a good...
DIY R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R52 Convertible R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R55 Clubman R56 Two-Door Hardtop R57 Convertible
Official MINI Steering Stop DIY
If you have 18″ OEM MINI wheels on your car put on by the dealer, odds are you have the steering stop installed on...
Katrina Cars Still Around
Buyer beware. From ABC news, a story about a MINI that was damaged during Katrina, ended up in Kansas City then sold to an...