So the title is kind of vague but this is a pretty simple question. Are there any good high quality videos on how the general working of the car and how to replace parts? I would like to be able to fix things in my car without having to go and pay the labor for a machanic. If the tutorials are for a mini that's even better, however it does not have to be.

 

https://www.youtube.com/user/khammo01

 

Get a Bentley manual for your mini. There are 2 versions one for the gen1 and then the gen2

 

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Bentley is a must.
Between Bentley manual and Youtube.com videos (where a surprising number of DIY jobs are well documented), you should be covered.

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Youtube is one of the best way which not only helpout this matter but learn too.