new Mini owner

[Adriaan Roos]

Good morning

My wife and I bought a 1981 1275E Mini. She always wanted a classic Mini and I must admit that I also have fallen in love with the little car. The Mini however needs some TLC. My mechanical knowledge is limited but I am willing to learn.

[Vinay-RS]

Welcome Adriaan Let's see some pictures of your Mini. Many of us start from a position of limited knowledge, but it's fun to learn how to fix your own car and can be rewarding too.

[Jared Mk3]

Welcome Don't be afraid to ask questions, no matter how silly. We all start somewhere. Also, get yourself a Haynes manual. More often than not, the answer to your question is in there.

[DomMINIque]

Welcome.

I was in the same boat as you.

I didn't even know there was a difference between metric and imperial when I got my first mini.

But we live and learn.

Feel free to ask as many questions as you like. There are quite a few guys on here with heaps of knowledge.