What is the best service/repair book and is there a computer guide anywhere (things like reset know how, ect).

1st gen of course.

 

http://www.amazon.com/MINI-Cooper-Se...9871862&sr=8-1

If you have a first gen Mini. It's basically the factory service manual.

 

Bentley manual is the ultimate reference, there's a cheaper less popular but also helpful Hanyes manual (think Bentley for the library and planning, Hanyes for having in the shop) With the Bentley you'll find one that cover's 02-04 and one that covers all of 1st Gen, which may or may not be something to keep an eye out for if you're looking in hte marketplace for a used one. Also our NAM how-to and Stock Problem/Issues forums have a plethora of information. And if you log into the owner's lounge you can pick up a free .pdf of any year's Owners Manual.

 

But if you have the second generation you are basically SOL.

 

I think the Bentley is the one I'm looking go. I want the DIY function. Match that with this forum for a win win. Thanks for the info guys.

 

Hello....I ordered a 2012 Mini Cooper S a while ago and it arrives in about 4 weeks.

I can't find an owner's manual anywhere on the web, can someone point me in the right direction? I don't have access to the lounge as I am a Canadian customer so my VIN won't work.

 

It might not be available yet, since technically the 2012's just started. Check 2011 or 2010, there wasn't many huge changes since then.

 

Check out...www.bentleypublishers.com, many 2nd Gen Owner's (me included) have Pre-ordered this manual due to be shipped Sept. 6th. It is for the MINI Cooper (R55, R56, R57)<br/>2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011!!

 

Thanks, I found a manual from the MINI USA website.