Compare MINI Hatch interim service quotes from specialist garages

href="/services/mini">MINI has been owned by German car-making giant BMW since 2000, but it was already making waves in the automotive world many years before. In 1961, the iconic Morris Minor became the first British car to have sold more than one million units. Then, in 2014, the original Mini was named Britain's favourite car of all time an astounding 55 years after its launch, beating the Jaguar E-Type and even the McLaren F1 supercar.

Despite the confidence of Aurelio Lampredi - Fiat's chief designer - that the Mini would never be a true rival because it was "so damned ugly", the enduring popularity of the model and its manufacturer suggest otherwise.

There are over 460 MINI clubs in the UK. This guide discusses how much you can expect to pay to service your MINI.

The Mini Hatch is a modern incarnation of the iconic British city car, large enough to compete with the VW Polo and SEAT Ibiza. It does 0-60 in five to 11 seconds, with a top speed of up to 130 mph. Quality is one of its greatest strengths, along with its well-appointed interior and many trim options drivers can choose from. At the WhatCar? Awards, it has won 'Best Car Interior' for three consecutive years in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Driver surveys and reviews often cite how reliable the Mini Hatch is; the main issues reported by drivers relate to the car's bodywork and clutch.

An interim car service - sometimes called a minor car service - involves inspecting several key car components and systems, including a safety assessment, engine oil change and fluid check.

The car service schedule for an interim service is every six months or every six thousand miles. As a driver, following this guidance is smart because if you don't, you may not realise a problem is developing, and it could cost you more money later down the line. Interim services can catch potential problems early.

The difference between an interim and full service is the number of components checked; a full service is more comprehensive. Likewise, the difference between a vehicle health check and interim service is that the former only includes the inspection of various parts. In contrast, the latter may consist of an oil change and the topping up of other fluids.

Find out how much an interim service costs here.