We started with a New 2004 Cooper S, then we rescued 3 other MINI's from going to the scrapyard. This channel is dedicated to maintenance and repairs of First Generation MINI Cooper S models.

I also maintain our 2014 Subaru Forester, a 2013 Mercedes Sprinter Van, and our Boat, a 2006 Sea Fox 236 WA with a Suzuki 175 Outboard.

Fire & Snow MINIs. Our First Snow in Two Years
9:28
Fire & Snow MINIs. Our First Snow in Two Years
Front Struts Replaced (R50, R52, R53)
13:31
Front Struts Replaced (R50, R52, R53)
Merry Christmas Surprise !
9:36
Merry Christmas Surprise !
Sorry it's late R53 Rear Shocks Replaced (R50 & R52)
20:18
Sorry it's late R53 Rear Shocks Replaced (R50 & R52)
HodgePodge of MINI Things ~ Subaru too.
11:17
HodgePodge of MINI Things ~ Subaru too.
Service Light is On . . . What Now?
14:29
Service Light is On . . . What Now?
MINI Cooper S (R53-R52-R50) Strut Bearing replacement.
23:26
MINI Cooper S (R53-R52-R50) Strut Bearing replacement.
Strut Bearing & Oil Change Prep; A Surprise Mod too! ! !
7:32
Strut Bearing & Oil Change Prep; A Surprise Mod too! ! !
New York Road Trip in a 2004 MINI Cooper S ~ R53
19:14
New York Road Trip in a 2004 MINI Cooper S ~ R53
MINI Cooper Shop Talk ~ Organizing to start Transmission / Clutch Job.
13:20
MINI Cooper Shop Talk ~ Organizing to start Transmission / Clutch Job.
MINI Cooper (Wing) Mirror Gasket Replacement ~ R50, R52 & R53.
13:39
MINI Cooper (Wing) Mirror Gasket Replacement ~ R50, R52 & R53.
Torn Strut Bearing Replacement ~ 2006 R52 MINI Convertible S.
13:46
Torn Strut Bearing Replacement ~ 2006 R52 MINI Convertible S.
R52S / R53 MINI Cooper S ~ Parking Lot Alternator replacement
13:57
R52S / R53 MINI Cooper S ~ Parking Lot Alternator replacement
MINI Cooper Hidden Gas Door & Rear Access.
13:36
MINI Cooper Hidden Gas Door & Rear Access.
MINI Cooper ~ R52 (R50 & R53) Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
18:37
MINI Cooper ~ R52 (R50 & R53) Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
Another Subaru A/C Compressor Out of Spec.
14:44
Another Subaru A/C Compressor Out of Spec.
R52 Roof & Cleaning Windows
19:23
R52 Roof & Cleaning Windows
Oil Change Philosophy
13:57
Oil Change Philosophy
I find a Fix for my non-working R53 Radio
13:06
I find a Fix for my non-working R53 Radio
At one of my Happy Places, A U-Pick-em Lot.
13:10
At one of my Happy Places, A U-Pick-em Lot.
Adjust 2014 Subaru Forester A/C Clutch.
24:32
Adjust 2014 Subaru Forester A/C Clutch.
2014 Forester Cabin Air Filter replacement. 2013 Sprinter Cabin Air Filter Location.
13:40
2014 Forester Cabin Air Filter replacement. 2013 Sprinter Cabin Air Filter Location.
I Need Help ! ! ! 2004 MINI Cooper S (R53) Radio works intermittently.
10:44
I Need Help ! ! ! 2004 MINI Cooper S (R53) Radio works intermittently.
Hitch Update & Future Brake Upgrade on the 2014 Forester
14:29
Hitch Update & Future Brake Upgrade on the 2014 Forester
Changing R53 Spark Plugs & Wires
7:54
Changing R53 Spark Plugs & Wires
MINI Cooper SunRoof Drain repair. Leaking in the A pillar.
16:29
MINI Cooper SunRoof Drain repair. Leaking in the A pillar.
2014 Forester Hitch Install - Pt. 2
20:25
2014 Forester Hitch Install - Pt. 2
2014 Subaru Forester Tow Hitch ~ part 1
25:40
2014 Subaru Forester Tow Hitch ~ part 1
Headlight Restoration on our 2005 R53
12:59
Headlight Restoration on our 2005 R53
Replace Tie Rods on our 2003 MINI Cooper S ~ R53
24:24
Replace Tie Rods on our 2003 MINI Cooper S ~ R53