Actual warranty covers any rust perforation from the inside out. If you get a nasty stone chip and then rub salt water all over the hole...it will rust and you will run into trouble from the manufacturer...however if you start to notice bubbling paint in an area that shouldnt do that kinda thing, then you know you have a warranty issue and the dealer will be able to file a rust claim.
There was no charge for the work done. The dealer did have to clear it with the regional service guy, just showed him a photo. Then I just set a time to get the work done with the body shop.
I just got a rust bubble repaired that was just above the boot handle. I showed it to MINI of Grand Rapids and they said get it fixed any MINI will pay half. I though that was maybe because I have over 100K miles.
So I took it to Detroit Tuned, but then MoGR said they were dealing with a different MINI rep now and they refuse to pay because I didn't have MoGR handle the repair. However the good people at the dealer are honoring their word and paying it themselves.
Next time I talk to Jim McDowell I'll express my disappointment.
As I understand the rust warranty, there is no mileage limit, just years. I think up until the 04's came out it was 6 years, then in 05 it became 12 years. Not sure about 2nd gen.
I always thought it was a time limit also, but Motor City Mini Also told me about 100,000 miles warranty. not sure if it'a a dealer thing, or if it actually true.
