Hello, I'm glad to have found such a great source of Mini info!
I am about to purchase a used 06 Mini Cooper S. What reading materials should I be asking the previous owner for? For example, what other booklets are included besides the owner's manual? The vehicle also has a navigation system. Is there a separate manual for this? Are there any discs for the nav? And how many keys should I be getting? Any other suggestions on what else I should be asking for would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

The car is sold with two big fancy remote keys, and a little tiny plastic key that will run the car but can't lock/unlock the glove box.

My Mini came with a series of 6x9" instruction books that all fit into a handy little carrying case. Mine include books for:
- Radio
- Roof rack & installation
- Owner's Manual
- Safety Tips
- Service & Warranty schedules/info
- Dealer Directory
- Road Atlas
- OnBoard Diagnostics pamplet

Many of the bolts that hold your car together are odd-looking hex-bolts with a bump in the middle of the hole. Hard to manipulate with most standard tools. Your Mini might have come with a Mini hex-screwdriver. If it has a roof rack, it definitely did. Try to get the one that came with the car, otherwise contact a Mini dealer and order one so you can mess-with/tighten stuff.