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Mini is set to launch an electric Hardtop in 2019, and we've got the most revealing spy shots yet. The car was previewed by the Mini Electric concept at 2017's Frankfurt auto show and is only the first of 12 electric cars the BMW Group will roll out by 2025. As expected, Mini is using its signature...   read more

The basic factory warranty for the MINI Cooper is 4 years / 50,000 miles, which ever comes first. There is also complementary maintenance for original owners (non-transferable) for 3 years /36,000 miles. MINI Warranty Click Here .  What does this means for used MINI buyers?  Look for a 2015 MINI lease return. Many of these leased vehicles have low miles and a full year remaining on the warranty.  Save 40-50% over original new car price.

If you currently own a MINI Cooper or you are thinking about purchasing a MINI Cooper, you will enjoy this full length video that tells the amazing history of MINI Cooper.  Beginning in the early 1960's learn how its founder Sir Alec Issigonis was first inspired to design a compact, practical and fun new car for the masses. Click here and enjoy! 

If you are a car enthusiast, no doubt you enjoy the television show Wheeler Dealers on the Velocity channel.  For years, the hosts of Wheeler Dealers have entertained us with car stories and excellent tips on how to bring old classics back to life. In this episode, the hosts tackle a 2004 MINI Cooper.  And not just any MINI.  This is the very special "MC40" edition of the MINI Cooper S.  MC40 refers to the 40th anniversary of the famous win at Monte Carlo for MINI Cooper.  MINI Cooper has a long history of success in rallies and road races going back to the early 1960's. Besides learning about the history of MINI, you will learn important tips about servicing your MINI.  Keep in mind this model is a 2004 generation one model with a supercharger.  The later generation 2 models (launched in 2007) switched to a turbocharger. Click Here to enjoy the full episode.

The "Gen 2" MINI Cooper's are very popular and continue to provide great performance for their owners.  For trouble-free enjoyment it is very important to service your MINI Cooper.  In this article, the author explains potential problems and issues that can result when proper maintenance is ignored. To read the full article, click here .

The generation 3 MINI Coopers are a major improvement over the older generation 2 models that spanned from 2007 to 2013.  Among the many improvements are new BMW designed and built engines, replacing the "Prince" engines used in the MINI Gen 2 (2007 - 2013) models.  In the United States, two engines were used to power the MINI Cooper.   1.5 litre 3-cylinder turbo with 136 bhp, (BMW B38 engine) for the Cooper.   2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo (BMW B48 engine) that produces 192 bhp for the Cooper S. The new engines are a major improvements over the Prince engines that were known for issues with turbo bearings, water pump, timing chain and thermostat.  Since the introduction in 2014, that has been a noticeable improvement in performance, gas efficiency and quality.   Read More about the new generation 3 MINI's in this Motor Trend review from 2015. https://www.motortrend.com/…/2015-mini-cooper-s-motors-see…/ IW Auto Sales has an excellent selection of 201