I had some work done on my MINI today and while I was standing around with the techs, I noticed a stack of small stickers on the counter. They are about an inch wide and are made to be stuck on the windscreen after a service. I found four different versions but there may be more. Here is my scan (which I have reversed so you can more easily read them):



James

 

Hendrick MINI has one that says


Take time to
smell a roadside
fruit stand.

 

Interesting!
After my recent service, I got one that said:

If the radio stations
are a little fuzzy,
tune in some
good conversation

 

Moneypenny and I found many more of these stickers today. We have found 21 variations. Here is all 21:

A dirty MINI isn't neglected. It's experienced.
Always keep the talk half full. Inspiration may be at the next light.
Consider a road trip every 3000 miles.
Don't be afraid of nicks and dings. Scars are sexy.
Driving directions are like rules. They're meant to be broken.
Every once in a while, take the "long cut".
Give the gift of motoring. Pay someone's toll.
If the radio stations are fuzzy, tune in a little conversation.
Just a reminder: dogs love to motor.
Leave no street undiscovered. No subdivision unexplored.
Make spontaneity part of your routine.
More mileage equals more perspective.
Never be limited by your city limits.
Odometers don't just measure miles. They measure experiences.
Point A to Point B is not always the point.
Run an errand for nothing in particular.
Share the motoring. Find yourself a co-pilot.
Share the road, but occasionally get some asphalt to yourself.
Some of the best motoring can be done with the engine off.
Take time to smell a roadside fruit stand.
Yield to oncoming inspiration.

 

I WANT SOME.

why haven't i gotten any?

 

Geez - you all find ALL the good stuff.... Now I have to go beg and plead with the local dealership or maybe......I can get them from the one we USED to get service at...hum........ :smile:

Donna

 

Jeez, maybe it's time I had that little squeaking noise checked out... I could use one of those stickers!

 

If you don't get one on your next service, ask them for one. As James and I were sifting through the stack I mentioned I didn't get one at my last service... they said if I did, I would have been the first The guys there are cool, they must be, they let us sort through them and take what we wanted

I go back Friday for an oil change. I'll try and remember to pick up a few extra. PM me which one(s) you like and I'll see what I can do...

-Sarah

 

Anne sent me a few stickers (Thanks Anne!) and they included a new one:

Get lost. You never know what you'll find.

There are now 22 known variations:

A dirty MINI isn't neglected. It's experienced.
Always keep the talk half full. Inspiration may be at the next light.
Consider a road trip every 3000 miles.
Don't be afraid of nicks and dings. Scars are sexy.
Driving directions are like rules. They're meant to be broken.
Every once in a while, take the "long cut".
Get lost. You never know what you'll find.
Give the gift of motoring. Pay someone's toll.
If the radio stations are fuzzy, tune in a little conversation.
Just a reminder: dogs love to motor.
Leave no street undiscovered. No subdivision unexplored.
Make spontaneity part of your routine.
More mileage equals more perspective.
Never be limited by your city limits.
Odometers don't just measure miles. They measure experiences.
Point A to Point B is not always the point.
Run an errand for nothing in particular.
Share the motoring. Find yourself a co-pilot.
Share the road, but occasionally get some asphalt to yourself.
Some of the best motoring can be done with the engine off.
Take time to smell a roadside fruit stand.
Yield to oncoming inspiration.

James

 

And i was JUST in for my oil change/service over a week ago.

Think they'll be upset if i walk into the MINI dealership and ask about them? :smile:

 

I don't think they would, but ask service they're probably the one's who have them.

-Sarah

 

Sarah tells me there are 30 variations, so please let us know if you find any of the 8 that are missing from the list above.

James

 

I only acquired 11 different ones today

 

Ok, so I'm not getting along with my dealer and if they give me anything it would be a miracle so if any sweet MINI collector picks up any extras during their service visits, I'd be happy to trade:smile: ! Unfortunatly I only have ads that you all probably already have but maybe there is something...And no -no Motoring Ball or Beer Can exaust model! I mean,like an ad or something... Any way let me know if you all get any doubles, triples, quadruples, etc of the service stickers as I'd be happy with one-

 

Ian- Nice job on the link from your weblog to the Collector's Forum , well really to this thread but...anyway maybe other collectors will join us due to your link!!

Thanks

 

Dunno how sweet I am and did not pick them up during a service visit but I have one extra of each of:
Always keep the talk half full. Inspiration may be at the next light.
Every once in a while, take the "long cut".
Just a reminder: dogs love to motor.
Share the motoring. Find yourself a co-pilot.
Share the road, but occasionally get some asphalt to yourself.

 

After recall service I got the sticker with "Take the time to smell a roadside fruit stand". I could not understand it.

It made me search my car for other booby traps. I'm not sure if a bigger sticker with all the fine print was on the windshield (driver's side upper corner) prior to service. I keep forgetting to read it. I noticed my car had been washed but the interior had not been cleaned because there was a smudge on my door and the glass was dirty.

Third day I found the little sticker on the carpet--lost its stickiness. I'm a cynic with no sense of humor. If my SA were more knowledgable or responsive I might have appreciated the sticky cuteness.

 

Anne, I already have a stack of them set aside for you. I'll try to get a few more before I send them off. Is your address the same?

James

 

I think MINI needs to print these on business card stock so we can leave them on parked minis we come across with a friendly note on the back.

 

Thanks guys for looking out for me!!:smile: Yes, James my address is still the same- I'm thinking about making a trip to Philly or Cleaveland to one of the dealer's there and my husband was just in NH and I missed going with him or I would have stopped at Ian's dealer, who sounds great! James also has a good relationship with his dealer but I don't see me taking a trip to sunny FL even if it would be nice to avoid the S N O W!!!!