Mini Servicing

Changing the oil in your Mini is a relatively easy job to do, but what happens if you don’t stay on top of it? This week’s blog takes a look at the issues you can face & also talks you through how to do it yourself! Changing the oil & filter in your Mini helps […]

This week on our ‘Home Servicing’ blog, we decided to have a look at Mini brightwork. Often seen as a ‘finishing touch’, the brightwork completes your Mini, so it’s time to take a look at these parts and have your Mini in tip top condition and looking it’s best, for driving when lockdown is over! […]

Warning lights in your Mini can be troubling, especially if you’re unsure what they mean! They are alerting you to an issue with your Mini – one that will need addressing, don’t hope that they will go away on their own. On this week’s blog, we are looking at the different warning lights that may […]

This week on our ‘Home Servicing’ blog, we look at the options you have if you fancy converting your Mini on to 10″ Mini wheels, to look like an early Classic – if it doesn’t already! A simple guide to help you on the road to swapping your Mini onto 10″ wheels. A timeless classic […]

Here at Mini Sport we understand the importance of a job done right. And that means, using the correct tools when working on your Mini! As a result, this will ensure both your safety when working on the car and that you’re doing the job correctly, ensuring your safety when behind the wheel of your […]

This blog has been put together to advise you on the steps to take to adjust or replace your Mini’s Ball Joints. With the front of the Mini jacked up and stabilised with axle stands under the subframe Remove the road wheel Loosen the ball joint nut (do not completely remove) Loosen the ball joint […]

A key part of any suspension system, having fully-working shock absorbers will ensure a smooth and safe drive. The pump-like devices keep a vehicle’s tyres in contact with the road by controlling the rebound of its suspension springs – as long as the tyres remain in contact with the road, steering, handling and braking will […]

This blog will look at the steps to replace your Mini’s front & rear suspension cones. Tools you will need: Suspension Compression Tool Front Suspension Cone Follow instructions for replacing the shock absorber. Remove the front subframe tower bolt (post 76). Use the suspension compression tool through the tower bolt holes to compress the suspension […]

On this blog we’re talking you through servicing your Mini’s Suspension! Drive your Mini, listening for bumps, bangs and squeaks – observe the harshness of the suspension operation and smooth operation of the steering including the returning to straight forward position after cornering. Walk round your Mini and observe the ride height – it should […]

Our experts at Mini Sport have put together this handy guide for you, on how to fit the Moulton Smootha Ride kit to your Mini! Mini Front Suspension:- Remove the front rubber suspension cones, alloy trumpets complete with knuckle joints and front shock absorbers, as per normal workshop manual procedures. Fit the new Moulton long […]