Halloween Safe Driving
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In just a few short days Halloween will be upon us, which means trick-or-treaters will be out in full force on the roads and streets in which you drive upon.

Make sure your Mini Cooper is operating properly—from the lights, brakes, wipers and tires—to keep everyone safe in and out of the vehicle. Here are some key check reminders:

Is your vehicle ready for Autumn driving?
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It’s after Labor Day, school is in session and your weekends are comprised of football games (at least mine is anyway). Traffic is abound and Autumn is here. The road conditions have changed, as have driving habits, be prepared and plan ahead. Prepare your Mini Cooper for the crisper Autumn months with these helpful tips.

Is your Mini Cooper ready for summertime road trips?
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Summer is in full swing and long distance road trips to the beach or grandma’s are in effect. Aside from making sure your Mini Cooper A/C system is in proper working order, there are a few other things that shouldn’t be overlooked in your Mini Cooper during the summer season.

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.

Now Hear This! Mini Cooper Recall
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BMW N.A. is issuing a recall of approximately 91,800 Mini Cooper vehicles due to a possible air bag flaw, which may cause the air bag not to deploy.

Which Mini Cooper models are affected by the recall?

Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S models manufactured from January 2005 to November 2006, and Mini Cooper convertibles and Mini Cooper S convertibles manufactured from January 2005 and July 2008.