I am scheduled to take my 07 in in about a week to have a couple of things done (oil change, tire rotation, figure out why windows went down on their own, key fob battery). Since I'm still under warranty and they will probably have my car most of the day anyway, is there anything else I should have them look at? The only things I've had MINI do with the car besides routine maintenance were: sunroof sticking (resolved), center armrest not staying closed (resolved) and prematurely faded sport stripes (replaced). I haven't had any cold start issues (and its been pretty cold here lately). My clutch seems fine. I guess what I'm wondering about is, if there are known issues (such as the cold start rattle, for example) but I don't say anything, will they bring it up? Because I want to make sure I get things that should be taken care of taken care of. My car has approx. 21k miles on it.

Thanks in advance for any help/advice. Happy Holidays!

 

Is your hood scoop melted? I'm on my third one.

 

I had my chrome scoop replaced w/ a new one with accompanying heat shield. It's only been a month but it's noticeably cooler to the touch after driving. I hope it won't warp again.

 

You should have your brake fluid changed every two years. I believe they will also do a cabin filter and a set of wiper blades if you ask. I don't know what your schedule is but the coolent should be changed every four years.
Steve

 

When I asked Mini for a maintenace schedule they said there wasn't any. But as already mentioned they recommended....brake fluid every two years and coolant every three years, This slightly different than the previous post at four years. The cabin filter was every two years as well. Anything else was "as needed" or indicated by warning lights.