Why is my Mini Cooper Making a Rattling Noise?
Based on the questions we’ve grouped together most of you have probably guessed that the common rattling noise heard from the right hand side of the engine (that is normally worse upon starting) comes from a loose timing chain. The timing chain is what joins the camshafts to the crank shaft. The chain runs through guides, and a tensioner takes the slack out of the chain.
Mini Cooper Power Steering Failures Cause Difficult Steering
These are just a few of the power steering complaints that we’ve heard from customers and that we’ve seen floating around the Internet. What is going on?
My Check Engine Light is On. Is it Okay to Keep Driving?
My Check Engine light is on but I am not having any symptoms. Is it ok to keep driving?
3 Common Problems with Mini Cooper Doors & Windows
Are you having a problem with the proper operation of your Mini Cooper door or window? If so, you aren’t alone. We’ve discovered a few common problems that some of our Mini Cooper owners have experienced that can be resolved by removing the door panel and making the needed repair.
Something I Got From My Auto Repair Shop That I Never Expected
It’s probably a good idea to start out this blog post talking about me and maintenance; it’s a constant challenge.
Mini Cooper – 10 Quick Facts
We’ve been doing quite a few Mini Cooper blogs lately, so let’s keep the fun rolling….
7 Common Repair Problems Mini Cooper Owners Face
Mini Coopers can be great fun to drive, but sometimes problems do crop up. This covers the seven most common problems we run across in servicing Mini Coopers.
Avoid VW Cooling System Problems – Replace Your Lifetime “Antifreeze”
Last week I noticed that a VW had been in our workshop for a number of days. I knew it was having heater issues so I asked Ben, the technician working on the car, what he had found.
Having Range Rover or Land Rover Suspension Issues near Columbia MD?
Are you experiencing suspension issues on your Land Rover or Range Rover? Is your EAS indicator light coming on? Has your suspension completely collapsed or is it low on one side? Well, chances are you aren’t alone. Here’s some background on the problem and how it can be corrected.
Love Local Restaurant Weeks” in Howard County begins Monday Jan 13th”
Now that we’ve warmed up from those early January frigid temperatures, celebrate by stopping by a local eatery during Howard County Restaurant Week. It runs January 13th through January 27th, 2014.
The New Mini Vision – Coming Soon to the DC / Baltimore Metro Area
I am sure that it will be a while before we see this fun British-built car on the streets of Baltimore (so don’t head over to Mini of Baltimore just yet to check it out) but it is cool to see what they have lined up for the Spring of 2014.
Columbia MD Auto Repair Case Resolved: Toyota Camry w/ Burning Smell
While to our creative side this may look like art, when we see this in the shop it’s causing some car owners a problem. They are probably asking, “Why does my car smelling like it is burning?”