Spring into action! Have your Mini Cooper checked by your local Mini Cooper mechanic.
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The birds are singing and pollen is all around…spring is in the air!

It’s a good idea to take your Mini Cooper to an independent Mini Cooper repair shop and get it ready for the spring season, while reversing the damage that may have been caused by the harsh winter months.

Stay safe on the roads in winter
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The temperature has dropped and old man sniffle is in your nose. Yep, it’s that time of year…winter.

The winter season can wreak havoc on your Mini Cooper, so prepare your Mini Cooper for the frosty days ahead with these helpful tips to keep you safe on the road.

Is that Satan in your hood causing a fire and smoke? No, you're vehicle is probably overheating.
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Your Mini Cooper can tell you all sorts of things from when it needs gas, to when it needs to go into the shop. Being proactive about the latter can help you save mucho de dolares down the road.

Here are some scary signs your car may be telling you…in which case you ought to run to your Mini Cooper service shop like you’re being chased by brain-eating zombies in a horror flick.

So you’ve found your dream Mini Cooper. It’s used, and looks like it’s had a few wear and tear repairs over the years, which is normal. Should you purchase it? Not before you obtain a pre-purchase inspection.

Used Car For Sale! Get a Pre-Purchase Inspection First!
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It’s necessary to get a pre-purchase inspection done before buying a used Mini Cooper because you don’t want to end up with a vehicle full of expensive to remedy mechanical and safety issues that are not evident to the casual eye.

Stay safe on the roads in Fall
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School is back in session and football is back on television…that means the fall season is upon us. Here are a few things to check to get your Mini Cooper ready for the fall months, and keep you safe on the road.

Headlights/Other Lights
With shorter days and longer nights, you use the lights in your Mini Cooper more during the fall (and winter) months. For visibility and safety reasons, make sure they are in proper working order by checking your taillights, parking lights, stop lights, fog lights and emergency flashers. It’s important for you to see on the road, as well as for others to see you.