Mini Servicing

Summer is here! With many more people choosing to holiday in the UK this year ( Staycation ), road trips are on the rise... If you're planning on going on a Mini Road Trip, it's a good idea to just carry out a few simple checks on your car to ensure that you stay safe on those longer journeys! We've...

They say that mighty oaks from little acorns grow; this is something that the history of Mini Sport very much encapsulates. After being founded during the Mini’s 1960’s heyday to give an enthusiast the means to rid the home of spare parts, the company has grown to become a world-leading name in ‘everything classic Mini’. Mini Parts Ever since our opening week of...

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 improve fuel efficiency & ensures...

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 appear in your Mini –...

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 cone. Remove the upper 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 be 9.5" from floor to...

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 suspension cones along with the...

Are you considering fitting a set of Moulton Smootha Ride Front Suspension Cones to your Classic Mini? We realise that a lot of Mini enthusiasts try to fit these themselves and they can be a frustrating job we have decided to provide you with a step by step guide... The first step to fitting suspension cones is to make sure you have...

This week for our 'Home Servicing' series, we're talking you through servicing your Mini's Suspension! On the following blog, we'll tell you what you need and how to do it! Tools required :- Wheel brace Wheel alignment tool Torque wrench Suspension compression tool Assorted AF spanners and sockets Hammer Screwdrivers Ball joint splitter Grease gun Suspension check :- Drive your...

Your Mini's heartbeat is the subject of our 'Home Servicing' blog this week! That's right, it's time we look at your engine... Perhaps one of the most important (and expensive!) parts of your Mini, your engine needs to be in tip-top condition to avoid any serious damage to your Mini that could be costly to repair. Consequently, engine troubles can...