Mini Servicing

Your Mini’s heartbeat is the subject of our ‘Home Servicing’ blog this week! That’s right, it’s time we look at your engine… Perhaps one of the most important (and expensive!) parts of your Mini, your engine needs to be in tip-top condition to avoid any serious damage to your Mini that could be costly to […]

Summer is here! With many more people choosing to holiday in the UK this year ( Staycation ), road trips are on the rise… If you’re planning on going on a Mini Road Trip, it’s a good idea to just carry out a few simple checks on your car to ensure that you stay safe […]

They say that mighty oaks from little acorns grow; this is something that the history of Mini Sport very much encapsulates. After being founded during the Mini’s 1960’s heyday to give an enthusiast the means to rid the home of spare parts, the company has grown to become a world-leading name in ‘everything classic Mini’. Mini Parts Ever […]

Changing the oil in your Mini is a relatively easy job to do, but what happens if you don’t stay on top of it? This week’s blog takes a look at the issues you can face & also talks you through how to do it yourself! Changing the oil & filter in your Mini helps […]

Warning lights in your Mini can be troubling, especially if you’re unsure what they mean! They are alerting you to an issue with your Mini – one that will need addressing, don’t hope that they will go away on their own. On this week’s blog, we are looking at the different warning lights that may […]

This blog will look at the steps to replace your Mini’s front & rear suspension cones. Tools you will need: Suspension Compression Tool Front Suspension Cone Follow instructions for replacing the shock absorber. Remove the front subframe tower bolt (post 76). Use the suspension compression tool through the tower bolt holes to compress the suspension […]

On this blog we’re talking you through servicing your Mini’s Suspension! Drive your Mini, listening for bumps, bangs and squeaks – observe the harshness of the suspension operation and smooth operation of the steering including the returning to straight forward position after cornering. Walk round your Mini and observe the ride height – it should […]

Our experts at Mini Sport have put together this handy guide for you, on how to fit the Moulton Smootha Ride kit to your Mini! Mini Front Suspension:- Remove the front rubber suspension cones, alloy trumpets complete with knuckle joints and front shock absorbers, as per normal workshop manual procedures. Fit the new Moulton long […]