It may sound obvious, but inspect the operation of the roof with a fine-tooth comb, because a new canvas top or folding mechanism could cost more than the whole car is worth. Also, you’ll want to make ...

• Trim rattles and squeaks are quite common, as are faulty fuel gauges and temperamental central locking.• There’s very little luggage carrying capacity, so be prepared to use the rear seats for ...

The Mini Convertible is stylish and fun to drive, with the added benefit of fresh air. It's a good used buy, too. Despite our ever-changeable climate, us Brits have a fondness for convertibles: we buy ...

BMW has been very clever with the MINI’s design, because from the outset it has been evolutionary. Those in the know can distinguish the three generations of MINI Convertible that we’ve had so far, ...

This MINI Convertible has a stiffer structure than the old model and this is important in a convertible with no roof to stop it twisting through corners. The other benefit is that it allows the ...