Hello, today I went to a few places to get estimates on rust removal on two small areas that showed up in the past few weeks.

One spot is below the left tail light, and the other is right above the silver bar where you lift the trunk. The estimates ranged from 650 to 1850. I never expected it to be that high for areas that were so small....

Anyway, it was brought to my attention that I was missing a piece of interior trim on the hatch door (It is a used 2003 mini cooper that I got last fall). It is the top piece only that is close to the door hinges (sorry don't know the correct term). I obviously never noticed it until it was pointed out, and if I could get this piece at a decent cost, I would. Do any of you know where I might try to get this?

The second thing that was pointed out to me was how loose the 3rd break sits in it's compartment. It works, but I wondered if anyone knew what piece I am missing that would make it snug. I'm even wondering if the whole thing is supposed to be sealed up where you could not even touch it because there is all kinds of dust and dirt on it and around it.

Anyway, I appreciate any help or suggestions you may have!

 

Give this site a try.

http://www.penskeparts.com/fiche.aspx?brand=mini