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Old 13-09-2010, 09:02 PM
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Can anyone recommend any R56 Cooper S specialists in the East Anglia region?

I know 1320 deal with the Supercharged Mini's but I need someone to look replace the tensioner and associated parts. Need a second opinion as my warranty company won't pay and Mini want £850!
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oh dear didnt you have the power steering problem before you shopped in the r50?

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Old 13-09-2010, 09:12 PM
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I don't know of anyone in the area that's a specialist per se, BUT I would recommend Autotest on the Airport Industrial Estate, Welcome to AUTOTEST Vehicle Service & Diagnostic Centre - A Bosch Car Service Centre | Affordable quality you can trust ? for all.
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Old 13-09-2010, 09:29 PM
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Thanks Nik.

Bit annoyed as we sold the R50 as we thought the R56 would be more reliable and cheaper to run. Not this one
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Why won't the warranty pay? Might be worth contacting MINI UK as the timing chain tensioner is a very well documented issue?
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Why won't the warranty pay? Might be worth contacting MINI UK as the timing chain tensioner is a very well documented issue?
Mini have turned around and said they will contribute nothing as I have a after Market warranty! Not impressed
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Mini have turned around and said they will contribute nothing as I have a after Market warranty! Not impressed
That is absolute bollocks. Did the dealer say this or MINI UK?
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That is absolute bollocks. Did the dealer say this or MINI UK?
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Get straight on to MINI UK, dealer is talking out of their arse because they know if they do the work and the warranty says no then they'll be out of pocket.
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£700 later and the car is fixed (I hope!!)

Will be going back though as the bonnet release has broken!!
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