For our newest members: 1st Gear is just for you!This is your place to introduce yourself and your MINI (if you are so lucky to own one...if not, don't worry, it's just a matter of time!), meet other new members, and get yourself out of neutral and into 1st Gear!

If you are still "just lurking", registration is free and allows you to do lots of things here on NAM.

NAM is a pretty friendly place, but this forum in particular was designed for new members to make their first posts and learn how things work.

For our current and long term members, please take an opportunity to welcome the new members and also try to remember what it was like to make one of your first posts. Your helpful participation in making this forum a success is appreciated.

The following sections include some basic details about NAM and your account. In addition to these things, it is MOST helpful to just click around the site and find your way around. NAM is a big place - we understand! But by clicking through the forums and seeing what's what, you'll better understand where to ask your questions, and even find some places where your own two cents will be valuable!

Your Account

- There are several FAQ's (answers to frequently asked questions) that deal with subjects ranging from changing your profile, password, signature, and other features related to your account.

- There are also FAQ's for the personal gallery space you have access to as a member of NAM. They also go into detail about how to post a picture.

About North American Motoring

-There is a lot of information already available on NAM, so please try to use the Search Function. Reviewing the search results may answer your question OR it may help you better phase your question to get a better response.

-Please peruse the Site Guidelines before you get too far. It contains some great tools that help the worlds largest MINI family get along.

-Be sure to check out the How-To section for the generation of MINI that applies to you. You might be surprised at how much you can do on your own!

- Have questions or feedback about the site? Please post in our Site Feedback forum or if you'd like to discuss something off the forums, please feel free to PM any moderator or administrator, or use the "Contact Us" link in the left-hand menu.

Last but not least - WELCOME! We're happy to have you in the NAMily

 

It would help on several fronts if you would post your general location when you register. Especially when looking for or selling parts or when requesting suggestions for local technicians or even asking for help completing projects.