How to Open a Mini with a Dead Key Fob We have three key styles to describe as well as three opening variations that include key holes that are hiding. A mechanical key will will be needed to unlock your vehicle. But first, if you are already inside, click here for help getting started! Second, …
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New door handle found on 2025 Mini models
New door handle A final review of 2025 Mini finds a new door handle. It is effectively a carbon copy of the handle found on the new BMW i4 model, and gives easier access to the key hole for the driver in the event that the key fob battery dies. Beggining in 2025, Mini John …
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Complaint filed with #NHTSA
NHTSA A few days ago, I alluded to attempting to work with Kia on what I believe should be a warranty issue. I was rebuffed by both a local dealer and the company itself. So today I filed a detailed complaint with NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. I will give you a detailed …
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The Kia Access app is a pleasant surprise
Kia Access app Experience with Polestar‘s app left me reluctant to even connect the Kia Access app. However, once the way was cleared (see this post) the app turned out to be easy to connect and use. Literal hours were wasted attempting to connect to the Polestar offering. Here are their instructions: All seems pretty …
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We’ve completed a massive Maserati symbols update
Maserati symbols update The turnover of nearly the entire fleet resulted in an extensive Maserati symbols update that more than doubled the number of dashboard symbols on the page. Added were 72 symbols and indicators from four new models: the Grecale, GranTourismo, GranCabrio and GT2S. Included are two electric models adding a new dimension to …
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Why a premium car brand car may be the best buy
Premium car brand I’ve owned cars from several manufacturers and worked for several manufacturers, premium and mainstream in both cases. And some recent experiences on the service side with my mainstream purchase reinforce the idea that owning a premium car brand, despite additional cost, may still be a best buy. Here are those recent experiences. …
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Mini now has a separate back-up open page
Back-up open With a new door handle on top end models and a new key fob added a few months ago, it was time to create a new back-up open page for Mini. This separates the car maker from its BMW sibling. Back-up open procedures are necessary in keyless start cars for those moments when …
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