I finally got around to buying one of Rear Bumper Protectors for my wifes CM after she unknowingly gouged the paint with her Cello case.

The cover fits like a glove. Nice, sleek & trim. Very well made. The CM should come with this from the factory. I bought the standard black one.

Highly recommend.

http://www.ngpracing.com/newstore/re...ountryman.html

 

I suspect MINI was counting on not many buyers actually carrying a cello around...

 

Yes, but a lot of us own dogs which can be more destructive to a rear bumper than a cello.

I have the same bumper cover from NGP Racing--it's a must-have item. It should be an option on the MINI configurator.