Black Forest Werkshop ATX Mini Cooper Page

12/23/2022

The stuff dreams are made of.

08/29/2017

Now just exactly what part on a 2004 MINI would you expect to have to have replaced when your rear hatch button fails to pop it open and your a/c system will not power up?
We are offering up a free oil and filter change to either the correct answer or the funniest closest guess!

05/06/2016

Attention to all gen 1 MINI owners (not counting pre 2000 classics).
As shown with flashlight, the sun shines thru the drivers fresh air grill between the windshield and the hood and the mean ol UV's eat away at the brake fluid reservoir top corner. This will allow water in once it's cracked open due to sun rot. Shortly after you can develop serious brake issues and possibly failure. You can reduce the risk of damage by placing something over the reservoir to shield the vulnerable white plastic from the sun. The old tank in the foreground has a crack so this lucky person is getting a new tank! It was discovered during a routine brake fluid flush!

10/11/2015

Safety tip. Watch out for hidden tire wear. A Mini in dire need of a rear alignment resulting in ruined inside edges of this vehicles rear tires.

04/20/2015

Mini Cooper seat mat sensor recall:


Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
MINI / COOPER 2005-2006
MINI / COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2005-2008
MINI / COOPER S 2005-2006
MINI / COOPER S CONVERTIBLE 2005-2008
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Report Receipt Date: APR 06, 2015
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 15V205000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 91,800
Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.
Consequence:
An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.
Remedy:
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

07/08/2014

BIMRS associate shop Cupelli Automotive in Lake Worth Florida finds illusive problem for customer!

07/01/2014