Example carCollision repair for a 2008 MINI Cooper
Collision repair for the 2008 MINI Cooper: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 7.4 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Minicompact Cars
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2008 MINI Cooper for collision repair
- Body: minicompact cars (EPA size class).
2008 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 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$2,550 | US$2,850 | US$2,850 | US$3,050 | US$3,150 | US$3,300 | US$3,400 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,590 | $2,836 | $2,836 | $3,044 | $3,150 | $3,290 | $3,430 | $3,570 |
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 2008 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 5 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 300 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (122), air bags (81) and engine and engine cooling (58). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V337000 | 2023-05-11 | electrical system | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,... |
| 18V248000 | 2018-04-18 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S... |
| 15V205000 | 2015-04-06 | air bags:frontal | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation,... |
| 12V008000 | 2012-01-11 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 COOPER JCW CONVERTIBLE, AND 2011 COOPER S COUNTRYMAN PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH... |
| 08V657000 | 2008-12-12 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | BMW IS RECALLING 28,450 MY 2007-2008 MINI COOPER S VEHICLES. THE CENTRALLY LOCATED TAILPIPE EXTENSION PROTRUDES SLIGHTLY BEYOND THE REAR BUMPER. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR INADVERTENT CONTACT TO OCCUR WITH A PERSON'S LEG. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2008 MINI Cooper: Collision repair
For the 2008 MINI Cooper, collision repair starts with a quote from a person, never a guess. Repairs can go through an insurance claim or be paid directly; tell us which in your request. Collision repair covers panels, bumpers, paint and, when needed, frame and structural work.
The car itself
Tell us the year and the trim; the details change from one to the next. Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. Keep the repair invoice with the car's records.
Booking the work
Nothing is booked until you agree to the price and the time. Send the year, the trim and what you want done; photos make the price more accurate. A person reads your request and replies with the next step.
Your car is in; you are not stuck
Choose a car from our fleet for the days the work takes. While it is repaired, rent from us: an insurance replacement rental when the repair is a claim your adjuster approves, or at our usual rates. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
When the car is ready
Weather and curing times can change the schedule for some work. Coatings and paint need time to cure, which is part of the schedule.
What goes into a quote
Ask what is included, so you can compare quotes fairly. We quote your car, not an average car, so the price fits the job. If you only need part of the work, say so and we quote that part.
After the work
New paint needs time to harden fully; ask us when it is safe to wash and wax. Hand washing is gentler than automatic brushes on any finish.
Getting the car ready
If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive. Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day. Bring the keys you use every day, and the wheel lock key if the car has one.
Over to you
Questions about the work? Ask them in your request.
Request collision repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Collision repair: the 2008 MINI Cooper
Can I rent a car while my 2008 MINI Cooper is in for collision repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book collision repair for my 2008 MINI Cooper?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.