St Marys and Kingsland Auto Repair

7 Important Signs That Your Mini Engine Mount Might Be Failing   The engine mount is a significant component of your car, which provides safety and comfort by preventing the engine from sliding around under the hood as you drive. Minis have been known to experience engine mount failures, which is scary, loud, and dangerous! An engine mount is also called a motor mount or isolator. It keeps the car’s engine secure and in place, like a clamp. Typically car engines may have two to five mounts. Mini Coopers usually have three to four engine mounts. Picture them holding down. Main Function of Engine MountsProvides Stabilization: Engine mounts offer stabilization for the engine, preventing it from moving around, which would be dangerous. Provides Dampening: They dampen vibrations a ... read more

The clutch is one of the most formidable working parts of any car with a manual transmission. Your clutch engages and disengages whenever you start, stop, and change gears. The more you use the clutch pedal to drive your Mini, the more friction is created between the clutch dish, pressure plate, and flywheel, resulting in the hottest section of the clutch. This makes the clutch wear out. Signs of Clutch Failure in a Mini Cooper When your Mini is experiencing a clutch malfunction, there are some signs that you may observe. If you detect these signs early on, bring your vehicle to our Mini experts to help you check and repair it. Listed below are signs of a clutch failure: ●      Poor Acce ... read more

How to Recognize a Faulty Fuel Gauge in Your Mini   Mini cars are renowned for their compact shape and size. The manufacturer has produced small but fierce cars since the 1950s. Mini is an exciting brand for every car owner, and many drivers love Mini cars because of their fun size and affordability. Another benefit of getting a Mini is because it offers great gas mileage. You'll burn a lesser amount of fuel and you would get used to taking your eyes off the fuel gauge for many miles. If you own a Mini car, you would visit the fuel station less frequently. The fuel gauge helps you keep track of the amount of fuel in the car's tank. It's an often overlooked part of the car but has been known to fail often in Minis. If you feel that your fuel gauge is no longer reading the car's fuel level accurately, you need some help. In this art ... read more