Car inspection for a 2017 MINI Cooper
Car inspection for the 2017 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
- 7.5 to 8.9 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact 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 2017 MINI Cooper for car inspection
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2017 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 36 | 32 | 32 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 36 | 34 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,550 | US$2,750 | US$2,950 | US$3,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,626 | $2,730 | $2,940 | $3,116 |
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 2017 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 3 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 34 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (8), electrical system (6) and exterior lighting (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V222000 | 2017-03-31 | exterior lighting:brake lights | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of... |
| 16V914000 | 2016-12-20 | air bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper,... |
| 16V747000 | 2016-10-17 | seat belts:front:retractor | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car inspection for the 2017 MINI Cooper
Your 2017 MINI Cooper needs an inspection? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. A good inspection covers brakes, tires, suspension, leaks and rust.
Your Cooper and the shop
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Under the hood: the 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo and front-wheel drive.
How the request works
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. You approve the shop's quote before any work. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Car care, briefly
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
Talking to the shop
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Want a price?
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request car inspection
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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