April is National Car Care Month
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April means that the spring season is here, and summer is right around the corner. With it being National Car Care Month, now is a good time to make sure your Mini Cooper is up to speed for those long weekends by the lake and vacation trips with the family.

Now Hear This! More Vehicle Recalls Heading Your Way in 2014
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When you flip on the morning news or scan your favorite online news site, it surely seems like there are more vehicles being recalled these days. And unfortunately, this trend is continuing.

According to the Centre of Automotive Management (CAM), and reported by The New Zealand Herald, more than 20.5 million vehicles were recalled in the U.S. last year (BMW was the fourth highest manufacturer of vehicles on the list), which is five million more than in 2012. Most of these recalls were due to electronic malfunctions and safety glitches.

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.

Save yourself a pot of gold by taking your Mini Cooper to a local independent Mini Cooper repair shop.
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It can be a wee bit frustrating when your Mini Cooper is in need of servicing and you aren’t sure where to take it for quality repairs that won’t cost you a pot of gold.

Taking your Mini Cooper to a local independent Mini Cooper mechanic, versus the dealer, might just be your lucky charm because it can save you money and enable you to build a relationship with a trained technician working on your vehicle.

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for the Car Lover...no more cards, candy or flowers!
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Love is in the air… whether you love it or hate it, the heart of the matter is that Valentine’s Day is near. This year, why not step outside the Hallmark card-flowers and candy box, and give your car loving sweetheart something more that they’ll adore. Here are some fun V-day gift ideas.

New Car/Car Detail: Win over his/her heart with a new car! Just kidding (however, that would be nice). Why not instead get his/her car detailed so it looks (and smells) new. Many independent Mini Cooper repair shops also detail vehicles. Check with your local Mini Cooper service center to see if they offer this service.