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Old 01-09-2017, 10:42 PM
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2015 Mini Cooper S Hardtop Steering Issue

Hello everyone, I have a 2015 Mini Cooper S. About 8 months ago I got a flat on the highway. I must have hit a rock or something and it did about 2500 dollars worth of damage. I had it repaired. Now about three weeks I had to have the front right control arm replaced again. After it being replaced I had a front wheel alignment done. They claim they also properly aligned the electronic steering.

My issue is the steering wheel doesnt seem to properly return to the center after turning. It also doesnt seem as tight as it used to be? Im kind of lost, thanks guys.
 
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Old 01-10-2017, 11:35 AM
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they are trying to keep you as a customer...it seems that it was not done right! it is the F56 by the way, right?
 
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Old 01-10-2017, 02:40 PM
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they are trying to keep you as a customer...it seems that it was not done right! it is the F56 by the way, right?
I believe it's the f56 2015 S 2 door hardtop.

Could be possible I had it done at town fair tire. I guess I should bring it to mini.

Could it be anything else before I get them to do the alignment and it does nothing?
 
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If it is the f56, it might be a good idea to post in 3rd gen section. I think i read somewhere that there are some manufacturer issue with the suspension. If you still have warranty, might be a good idea to discuss that with the dealer. A flat tire shouldn't cost that much of damage. I could be wrong though. At any rate check the F56 section.
 




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