30th October 2024
Mini Cooper S R53 Buyer’s Guide & Most Common Problems
With the Mini Cooper S R53 now in its Twenties, we take a look at everything you need to know before buying one of the best cheap used cars money can buy on the market.
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30th October 2024
With the Mini Cooper S R53 now in its Twenties, we take a look at everything you need to know before buying one of the best cheap used cars money can buy on the market.
18th October 2024
We look at the most common problems to blight the second-generation R56 Mini models, and how to cure and prevent them in this buyer’s guide.
14th October 2024
It’s the first time the famous John Cooper Works (JCW) badge has featured on an electric Mini, taking the fight to Alpine and its A290.
2nd July 2024
With 200bhp just a simple remap away, here's our quick-fire Mini Cooper S R56 tuning guide, for all your modifying needs.
16th April 2024
Fast, fun and now available from £13,000, this buying guide takes a detailed look at the Mini F56 JCW, offering expert advice and must-know details before you buy one.
12th March 2024
Bringing practicality with retro looks and a fun drive, the Mini Clubman R55 is a fun, affordable estate car. Here’s what you need to know.
15th February 2024
If you’re looking for a cheap fast car, then the Mini Cooper S R53 might be the car for you, thanks to its illustrious platform for tuning. We explain how to get more power from…
2nd February 2024
The styling might be similar, but the F56 was the biggest Mini revolution since the launch of the original R50 in 2001. We tell you how to buy the best third-generation hatch and reveal the…
30th November 2023
With over 300hp on tap, this turbo-swapped R53 Cooper S is one full-on modified Mini.
20th October 2023
Most owners go looking for their cars, but in the case of this modified Mini Cooper S R56, it found its owner, and he was clearly the perfect partner.
12th October 2023
We identify the most common problems to blight the first-generation new Mini, the R50, and how to cure and prevent them in this buyer’s guide.
11th January 2023
More power, less weight and even better to drive, the original Mini Cooper S GP R53 is already a hot hatch icon and, as such, values are beginning to firm up. Here's what to look…
16th December 2022
With unique styling and a Japanese influence, this inky-black tuned Mini Clubman is flying under the radar and out for a good time.
18th November 2022
With on-point Mulgari style and fistfuls of power, there’s a storm brewing within this modified Mini F56 JCW.