Just joined. We have had our 2008 Clubman S for about 2 years. Have loved it until recently when check engine light keeps coming on. It has been to the dealer 3 times in 6 weeks. Problem: excessive carbon intake on intake valves. All 3 times, they have "cleaned" the valves. Fortunately it is under warranty still. They act as though they know nothing about this being a common problem and keep suggesting we are using cheap gas. We use 93 octane Sunoco or Shell and rarely Marathon.

Is there a more permanent fix than going to the dealership every two weeks?

 

Yeah, get the dealer to admit that it is a problem with a number of MINIs and get him to tell you how he is going to fix the problem. Bring along some receipts from your tier 1 stations to put the gasoline question to rest.

 

Yes bring in your gas receipts and then start talking about lemon laws, and say things like about how many times it's been in for the same problem.

 

Good luck, and...