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  1. Replacing the Cylinder Head on your Mini
    Categories: Mini Servicing & Services at Mini Sport

    Replacing the Cylinder Head on your Mini

    This week on the blog we’re taking a look at the steps you would take to remove or fit your Mini’s Cylinder Head… To remove a Mini Cylinder Head: The first step in removing a Mini Cylinder Head is to disconnect the earth strap / negative terminal from the battery, along with disconnecting the Bottom […]

  2. Applying Decals to Minis
    Categories: Mini Servicing

    Applying Decals to Minis

    Ever wished that you could replicate that iconic livery from your favourite rally Minis, or wished that you could express your (or rather your Minis) individuality through decals? Applying a Mini decal or livery to your Mini doesn’t have to be a daunting task – it is actually relatively easy, IF you approach it correctly! […]

  3. Mini Sport Christmas & New Year Opening Times
    Categories: Mini Sport News

    Mini Sport Christmas & New Year Opening Times

    This year’s Showroom Christmas Opening Times for all your Mini Sport needs. Mini Sport’s showroom & phones will be open for the following times over Christmas & New Year: Thursday 23rd Dec – TBC Friday 24th Dec – CLOSED Saturday 25th Dec – CLOSED Sunday 26th Dec – CLOSED Monday 27th Dec – CLOSED Tuesday […]

  4. Storing your Classic Mini in Winter
    Categories: Mini Servicing

    Storing your Classic Mini in Winter

    Are you storing your Classic Mini this Winter? As we approach the colder months, many of us are starting to think about storing your Classic Mini for Winter. There are some preventative measures that you can take to ensure your Mini is protected whilst in storage. Since the introduction of the new E10 fuel in […]

  5. The History of an Iconic Little Car - The Mini
    Categories: Mini Sport News

    The History of an Iconic Little Car - The Mini

    “In some ways it’s surprising, but there is undoubtedly a market still for small cars. The only reason it is surprising is when we see the number of SUVs on the road now and just how big cars have been getting. Even some “small” cars have got rather big, which in itself is something quite astonishing. […]

  6. Mini Sport Cup 2021 Award Winners
    Categories: Uncategorized, Mini Sport News & Mini Sport Cup

    Mini Sport Cup 2021 Award Winners

    Despite having to run a reduced rallying calendar in 2021 (due to the on-going issues that Covid-19 has presented), we were delighted with the turnout for each of the Mini Sport Cup rounds! We’ve had a close battle for the Championship, with it all boiling down to the final round of the Championship at Glyn […]

  7. HRCR Mini Sport Cup: Pentraeth Glyn Memorial Stages 5th Round Review
    Categories: Mini Sport Cup

    HRCR Mini Sport Cup: Pentraeth Glyn Memorial Stages 5th Round Review

    HRCR Mini Sport Cup: Pentraeth Glyn Memorial Stages 5th Round Review The weekend of 20th/21st November saw 8 of our Mini crews gear up to compete in the Pentraeth Glyn Memorial Stage Rally for the 5th Round of the 2021 HRCR Mini Sport Cup! Competing over the course 16 stages on Trac Môn Anglesey Circuit, […]

  8. Happy Birthday Alec Issigonis – The Original Mini Specialist
    Categories: Mini Sport News

    Happy Birthday Alec Issigonis – The Original Mini Specialist

    As Mini specialists, we owe our profession to those who made this wonderful car brand a worldwide success. So with the 18th November being the birth date of Alec Issigonis, the designer of the original Mini, we’re going to take a look back at his life and career, summing up his contribution to the Mini. […]

  9. HRCR Mini Sport Cup: Cheviot Stages 4th Round Review
    Categories: Mini Sport News & Mini Sport Cup

    HRCR Mini Sport Cup: Cheviot Stages 4th Round Review

    HRCR Mini Sport Cup: Cheviot Stages 4th Round Review Sunday 24th October saw 6 of our Mini crews gear up to compete in the Ford Parts Cheviot Stages Rally for the 4th Round of the 2021 HRCR Mini Sport Cup! Competing over the course 13 stages on the notoriously difficult Otterburn Ranges, our Mini Sport […]

  10. Categories: MINI WRC & MAD

    Less is more when it comes to tool vending at Motorsport Advanced Developments

    Padiham-based Mini Sport Group has been supplying its customers with parts for the iconic classic Mini for over 50 years. Since 2005 many of these parts have been manufactured in-house by group company Motorsport Advanced Developments (MAD).  While initially MAD’s focus was purely for the Groups’ own requirements, its reputation for quality grew and the […]