A/C on full blast!
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As Glenn Frey would sing, “The Heat is On,” temperature-wise, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. The blazing summer temps can become dangerous to (you and) your Mini Cooper, so keeping cool and the air conditioner in check is a necessity.
Stay safe on the roads this winter
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Temperatures are dropping, snow is falling and Jack Frost is nipping away. Make sure he doesn’t nip away at your Mini Cooper (and cause damage). Properly winterizing your Mini Cooper will keep it running smoothly and keep you safe on the road. Here are some tips to prepare your Mini Cooper for battling the elements.
Ghastly sounds, smells and leaks...what’s lurking within your vehicle?
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From spooky noises in your engine to foul smells coming from the hood, know the scary signs that may be lurking within your Mini Cooper.
Smells: Anything from burning oil or burning metal smells from the radiator can indicate an overheated engine. Serious engine damage can occur with frequent overheating, so make sure the devil, himself, isn’t hiding under your hood.
Burning smells (along with other symptoms) can also indicate transmission problems and/or failure, overheated brake pads, a worn clutch, and more. Food smells, like rotten eggs, may be your catalytic converter, and smells of maple syrup may mean your have a coolant leak.
Don't end up on the side of the road with an overheated engine.
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Strange engine noises, different handling than normal, or reduced gas mileage…these don’t seem like major issues for your Mini Cooper, right? So you put them off for now. Bad mistake. These are all signs of common problems drivers tend to ignore, that may cause more damage in the long run and have you shelling out more money to repair.
Get your vehicle ready for Autumn driving.
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Goodbye to the warm, summer days and hello to the cooler temps ahead. Fall season is just around the corner. As the road conditions change, as do driving habits, it’s an excellent time to prepare your Mini Cooper for the Autumn months ahead.