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And everyone slates Myhermes. They have only managed 2 in 3 years for me (i'm going to have the next one go missing now I've said that)
Sep 20 2015 09:06 AM

GT Jimmy

Don't claim on your insurance, because you're only 18 the premium next year will go through the roof

Sep 20 2015 08:32 AM

FlyingScot

You do know that you gave to declare all accidents to your insurance whether you claim or not - right? If the car has been collected and taken to a yard I'm pretty sure it will be logged.
Sep 20 2015 12:07 PM

stefan5417

Nobody else was involved, happened late at night and got it taken away by a friend the next morning. Going with the loan if the bank will let me!
Sep 20 2015 04:34 PM

Anthony30

How much does Maniflow charge to post exhausts?
Sep 19 2015 05:07 PM

matty...

Can you modify the part you've bought? Is the only difference that one has a bend at the end?
Sep 19 2015 05:32 PM

Anthony30

Yep. It's £23.99 inc VAT for the correct pipe from maniflow, so not really worth the hassle to be honest. The side exit pipe is also slightly longer. Even when you add the part to 'my basket', it only comes up with the part price. What a PITA!
Sep 19 2015 05:46 PM

Archived4

6 flute standard sills
Sep 19 2015 05:10 PM

MattMiniS96

That's mk3 onwards right?
Sep 20 2015 11:15 AM

blacktulip

explain please?
Sep 19 2015 10:23 AM

Domneon

Brand new JCW, you can have a valved exhaust. Valve closed means you have a silencer, valve open means no silencer
Sep 19 2015 12:16 PM

Domneon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnJ6wIXSZuM
Sep 19 2015 12:20 PM

MaxAndPaddy

it is generally flame retardant, probably melt first
Sep 18 2015 05:11 PM

1984mini25

so it might just be suitable for use under the bonnet, as I'm looking for something that won't end up acting like a giant sponge with condensation.
Sep 18 2015 05:54 PM

Steve220

It has a low melting temp. Wouldn't risk it.
Sep 18 2015 07:58 PM

Corey96Williams

That's why I want to keep it insured Pingu. But it's so expensive, hoping for something like £10.
Sep 18 2015 10:51 PM

Steve220

Some policies won't award you NCB if you insure it not to move. Check the fine print.
Sep 19 2015 07:51 AM

Pingu

your best bet is to call them up as miles will obviously lower, state what garage it's in, stirring lock kept on, wha lock is on the garage i.e. master lock number 10 and they might drop it down for you.
Sep 19 2015 02:21 PM

JacckKirk

Paris is literally a day trip kinda thing
Amsterdam is also now on the list for around march next year
Sep 17 2015 06:08 PM

New game mini

Not tryna put a downer on it, you should visit every place that you can!
Sep 17 2015 10:50 PM

JacckKirk

Thats the plan :)
I already knew france wasnt the nicest (drove through en route to germany)

Sep 18 2015 02:07 AM

mab01uk

Great car to drive and easily upgraded to Cooper performance with a bluefin.
http://www.mybluefin.co.uk/

Check the Rover gearbox on pre-2004 models for bearing noise, check everything electrical works and don't worry if the power steering whines. PS pumps can fail but are an easy diy job but allow £200 for a recon pump if it does.
Sep 15 2015 10:03 PM

Steve220

Also look up 'death rattle' on Google. Had to replace a few engines in the past.
Sep 16 2015 08:16 AM

mab01uk

I think the 'death rattle' problems were only on the later Mk2 Cooper S introduced in 2007?
Sep 16 2015 05:56 PM

RedRuby

Yes you did you entrusted your cherished mini to someone and made their day


Sep 15 2015 08:01 PM

Archived4

Aww that's heart warming. I'd cry and I'm a lad who doesn't show emotions lol
Sep 15 2015 08:15 PM

phebs

Nice one!!
Sep 16 2015 07:09 PM