Well the chrome trim that encircles the outside of the key fob is missing from my newly inherited MINI (07 Cooper 18k miles). The key can be a bit jiggly in the dash slot without the extra trim on it. Anyone have a guess whether or not this will be covered by the warranty?

If you think about it, a car with "real" aka metal and plastic key would not have parts fall off of it or break that impedes its function.

 

the chrome is plastic... if im not mistaken

Edit: yeah it should be covered

 

Mine came off at about 40K. Still functions like it should. The chrome is just bling. If you can get a a warranty replacement, go for it!

 

others have had it replaced under warranty so you should be able to have that part replaced.

 

Happened to my 2007 MC key, and sure enough, replaced under warranty

 

Mine was replaced too.

 

I dropped mine, chrome broke and mini fixed under warranty. I think the part is under $10 so it isn't a huge expense if you need to DIY.

 

Thanks guys! I didn't realize this is so common. I will mention it the next time I take it in for service.

 

Might have to do this. I was wondering why my key's didn't have the trim like the loaner cars I had.

 

had mine replaced last week under warranty

 

Is it the same on the Mini's with keyless start?

 

My chrome ring just broke this week, too. It is still holding on however, and will bring it up next month when I go in for the 1 year oil change.

 

It's just a snap-on piece of plastic trim that can be replaced in less than 10 seconds. If it cracks and is loose, you can use a tiny dab of plastic-compatable glue to retain it on the fob.

 

Both of my keys broke off. I think they look better without the chrome.

 

I took mine off the first chance I got. Why worry about it?

 

The service cashier at my dealer hands them out like candy lol

 

My key chrome piece fell apart if you can believe that... took it to the dealer and they took care of it with the service

 

Wow, and here I thought I was the only one!

 

Me too. Mine broke a few months ago and it never crossed my mind that this ring would have a part number! I will let my SA know next time I am in!

 

Mine broke as well, went to two dealers and was told it was not a warranty item @ both...
I bought one for $21 and change...

 

I don't blame you for trying to get it replaced under warranty, why not, others have said they were replaced for free. I'm pretty sure the dealers that replaced them for free, viewed it ( as I think all dealers should) as good will to make a customer smile. I paid $11 for mine, and I'm sure that wasn't the dealer's cost. So for about $5, and less that 1 minute of labor, the dealer can make you a happy camper that will probably spend lots of $$$'s at the dealership in the future. If I were a MINI dealer I would post a thread on NAM offering them for free to all MINI owners visiting my dealership. Think of the costs of this campaign, vs the opportunity of enhancing income. My pet peeve about the key fob is the little plastic disk that covers the battery. If for some reason you lose it, MINI doesn't offer a replacement part, you need to order a new key for about $300.

 

I would gladly pay for a metal version if anyone is in a position to make this. Could be brushed or chrome or even shiny black.