Mini Sport News

Liz Blake’s 2000 Rover Mini Cooper Sportspack arrived with us here at Mini Sport in a bit of a sorry state, having lived in the Lake District on a farm for many years this Mini was almost constantly exposed to moisture & never given the chance to dry out! Suffering from deep corrosion & rot, […]

This week on the blog we thought it would be great to feature a Mini part which is ideal for both road and rally… the Mini Differential! As always, we spoke with our Sales Manager Mick down in the showroom, who picked out the Mini Sport 4 Pin Differential from our collection as a stand-out […]

Being champions of innovative brilliance throughout our time in the Mini spares and parts industry, Mini Sport have endeavoured to forge relationships with the most exceptional product manufacturers. This way, we can always ensure that we are supplying the best, most professional service to our customers.   An example of this can be found in […]

This week on the blog we’re taking a look at common Mini Breakdown problems & our top 10 tips for avoiding them! All simple checks that you can do yourself at home to help keep you prepared on the road.   Keep your Mini serviced regularly Save the date in your phone’s planner or mark […]

Throughout the last 60+ years, The Mini has carved out a unique reputation thanks to its exceptional design, driving experience and economical cost. Even today, despite its mass production days being behind it, this classic car is still loved by so many people – Mini restoration, repair and racing still being popular hobbies amongst people […]

The Mini originally captured attention for its ability to be an economical drive and then surprised everyone by showing off a great racing ability during the 1960s. It’s the image of the Mini that stays with people though – even those who aren’t necessarily fans of anything automotive will know what a Mini is.   […]

My Mini has broken down – what should I do? Stay calm & be cautious of other road users. Turn on your hazard lights & pull over to get your Mini off the road. Always leave a broken down vehicle by the left-hand side, ensuring that you are visible (wear light clothes or a high […]

This must be one of the most controversial questions when it comes to Mini Restoration. Do you keep everything as standard as possible or do you modify it? And if so, by how much? Well we see it all here at Mini Sport, from the most beautifully restored Mk1 Minis to super fast Bike Engined, […]

The Mini is one of the most recognisable and well-loved vehicles around. For over 60 years, its abilities to offer a unique driving experience for the fraction of the cost of other vehicles has seen it gain admirers from all over the world. At the heart of this love is the Mini engines that are able to […]

This week on the blog we’re exploring out range of products with emphasis on their benefits – first up comes the Mini Sport ‘Quickshift’ gear lever kit. The Mini Sport ‘Quickshift’ gear lever kit is available for both rod change and remote change gearboxes; which can be installed simply by a competent enthusiast in just 30 minutes. The ‘Quickshift’ gear lever kit is a […]