I like to keep a tool kit for emergencies in each car. Basic set of sockets, pliers, knife etc. Anyone seen a good inexpensive one out there that has the torques and bits the MINI uses in it. I can always throw something together from Harbor Freight but something with a small case that contains all of the pieces would be nice.

 

We have a bunch of items here and on sale for memorial day. All the metric you need. Its harder to find metric common sizes.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben-parts/v-mini/

 

A credit card with a lot of buying power. Lol

 

I have heard that BMW = Bring My Wallet

Reality is I feel better with a basic set of tool in each car. I have been broken down before and made it home due to a road side repair.

I have multiples of most normal SAE and metric sockets, screwdrivers etc. Until I bought the 09 MINI I only has a few torque and hex sets. Now I have a 2019 also to get a kit together for.

 

You guys do a bunch of "assembled by ECS" kits. Maybe there's an opportunity to do a "roadside emergency toolkit for MINI" (BMW/Audi/etc…) of core tools in a compact bag or tool roll ready to go.

 

I've been highly impressed with the quality of Wera tools,
and they make a number of convenient kits,
like this one for example:


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Realistically tho,
since we're talking about a MINI,
might be better to stay on the safe side and go all out!

 

Here you go, this was based off of our other popular kits but with MINI branded coolant and common oil. Kit contents shows you the parts, we are just waiting for pictures. I have the inflator in all cars,

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assemble...nterior-hatch/

 

In my honest opinion, the only items you NEED in a roadside kit are (1) quart of motor oil, a tire emergency kit, and maybe the Mini hazard triangle and safety vest. Any other emergency that would get you standard at the side of the road is NOT going to be fixable at the side of the road. With all the sensors and electronic controls these cars have, chances of you having what you need for a quick fix are slim. Gone are the days of mechanical ignition and carburetors that could be patched up and let you continue on your way.

 

That is true.

But old habits die hard and I still carry around a full-sized kitbag (just a self-assembled hodge-podge) which in at least one case saved the day when somehow my main engine ground bolt got loose and the car was acting crazy, pulled over and tightened 'er up then continued on my way.

In another case though, nope, there ain't no gettin' around modern electrics, wasn't any quick cure for a bad TMAP and I had to nurse the car home and thankfully it made it, albeit limpingly.

 

I have several of the Wera driver kits. They are on the expensive side but great quality. Never tried their sockets, still using the Craftsman set I have had since I was a teen. Use old Craftsman, Tekton and Icon socket wrenches.

I agree there are fewer repairs today that can be done on the side of the road. But old habits die hard.