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2008 MINI Cooper Clubman Base 2dr Coupe

2008 MINI Cooper Clubman
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Front Wheel Drive, 2 Door Coupe, Subcompact
28 mpg city / 37 mpg hwy
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July 19, 2011, 5:04 pm

Pam H
 

Question: Will not start after filling up with gas

Have filed up 3 times and after the car will not start. It turns over and tries but will not start. Purchased 6-29-11 have gotten stranded 3 times any suggestions????????????


July 25, 2011, 9:11 am

Elizabeth K
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That sounds like a fuel tank vent pressure system issue. But you shouldn't be having the problem with a new car. It is still under warranty, have you taken it back to the dealership?


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July 25, 2011, 6:05 pm

Pam H
 

I have taken it back 2 times nd they cant find anything wrong with it but still has changed things per technical support. They have had it 12 plus days and called today and stil dontknow what is wrong with it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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July 26, 2011, 8:31 am

Elizabeth K
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It's time to start looking into the Lemon Law and see if your car qualifies. Here's a website to start with, but you may also want to do a comprehensive google search:
http://www.carlemon.com/


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