There’s never a good time for your Mini Cooper’s A/C clutch to stop working. These days, most of us rely on air conditioning to keep our vehicle’s temperature at a comfortable level. During the summer especially, a broken A/C can be downright dangerous, as the inside of a car heats up much faster than the outside air, turning an already hot day into an excruciating one.
Luckily, we are happy …
Cars as reliable and trustworthy as BMW can only stay that way through proper maintenance and care when parts go bad. Fixing faulty parts can help your prevent issues under the hood that may crop up down the road. Maintenance is an all-around great way of ensuring the longevity of your vehicle.
Problems with a part as important as the alternator should be dealt with as soon as possible. A …
As a driver of a Mini, you should always be aware of how efficiently your vehicle is running. This is to ensure your Mini stays in its optimal condition for a long time and that the environment is not negatively affected.
The way you do this is by keeping the emission system functioning efficiently. Below you will learn what the emission system does, ways to keep it efficient, and …
Multiple parts go towards creating the reliability and functionality that is so important in cars like a Mini. Believe it or not, the thermostat housing is one of the most vital components in your vehicle.
The thermostat housing is responsible for regulating coolant intake inside the engine bay. Coolant is responsible for transferring the heat of the engine out to the radiator bay to be dispersed into the …
Parking brakes come standard on all vehicles. As their name implies, they are designed to hold your car in place while parked on inclines. Most of the time, we take parking brakes for granted since they usually work, but what about those times they don’t?
While you may eventually find a time when your parking brake doesn’t work at the last minute, some cars like a BMW…
The BMW is accurately billed as the ultimate driving machine. Keeping this machine running to the highest level of performance is essential. Driving a BMW makes you feel like a star. It is one of the fastest, best-handling vehicles on the road, hugging the curves and cornering to perfection. When you are moving slowly, it is graceful and elegant. As you accelerate the car delivers with no effort, promising more …
The spark plugs in your BMW work by creating a spark to ignite the air and fuel inside the combustion chamber of your engine. Without spark plugs, your BMW’s engine won’t turn over. Your car has multiple sets of spark plugs, and the number will usually align with the number of cylinders in your engine’s model.
One important thing to remember is that spark plugs aren’t designed to last the …
While small in size, Minis are known for both their reliability and efficiency. A well-maintained Mini will seldom let you down. Your vehicle will always need maintenance, and thousands of miles down the road, some parts may begin to show signs of wear and tear. Without good car-care practices, some major issues can crop up. For instance, without the proper levels of coolant, you may find your Mini’s engine …
At Mike Johns Imports, you can trust us to take care of all your BMW needs. BMWs are dynamic, advanced vehicles that have a reputation based on excellence and performance. When your BMW encounters vacuum hose issues, it’s essential to have the issue addressed by experienced professionals.
Understanding the signs of a damaged vacuum hose as well the effects it can have on your car ensures you can …
Many drivers know to keep their engine oil topped up, but many don’t think about the benefits of changing it out entirely after regular intervals.
While MINIs are well-known and well-regarded as some of the most reliable cars on the market, even this pocket powerhouse isn’t immune to the consequences of neglected engine oil. Let’s look at why engine oil is so important and why changing it out at regular …