Example carBattery boost for a 2004 MINI Cooper
Battery boost for the 2004 MINI Cooper: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.4 to 9.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Minicompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 MINI Cooper for battery boost
- Body: minicompact cars (EPA size class).
2004 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 31 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 30 | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,950 | US$3,300 | US$3,300 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,940 | $3,290 | $3,290 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 529 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (462), electrical system (34) and power train (27). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V660000 | 2015-10-15 | steering:electric power assist system | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles and 2005 Cooper and Cooper S Convertible vehicles. The affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electro-hydraulic steering assistance. |
| 04V348000 | 2004-07-12 | tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLAT TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTLY PROGRAMMED. IN THE EVENT OF A FLAT TIRE, AN AUDIBLE SIGNAL WILL NOT SOUND TO ALERT THE DRIVER TO A FLAT TIRE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost: how we help
Your 2004 MINI Cooper needs battery service? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Your Cooper and the shop
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The 1.6L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
How the arrangement works
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
Stay on the road
The rental is priced like any other on our site. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Good habits for your car
Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
Next step
Send a request: the car, the problem and when suits you.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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