There are a few build quality issues to be aware of with the Mini Countryman – for example, the faux chrome – which is actually just a silver finish on plastic – can peel, and alloy wheels can show ...

BMWs generally don't seem to suffer significant DPF problems. But to keep her DPF clear and give it a change to regenerate she needs to balance short runs from cold with longer ones of at least 10 ...

The Countryman will often have found itself pressed into service as a family wagon, so it’s important to check throughout for problems that might have been caused by heavy family use, such as scuffs ...