I love the way that it has been for a service but that TWIG was still there!!

Good evening to all from the UK! And morning for us in North America!

I completely agree about the JCW badge thing, grates me every time I see a faux JCW

Totally understand the JCW argument, I’ve got a Cooper S and although it’s running a lot more power than a FJCW thanks to Lohen, it still isn’t one. I refuse to put anything JCW on my mini (styling wise).

Totally agree with you on the JCW, it should ONLY be on a JCW car, bc that’s what you pay the premium on it for - just cheapens their top brand of Mini!

Spot on with your comments on JCW badging! Could not agree more that it is both confusing and ‘cheapens’ the meaning of JCW. As a fellow owner of 2 JCWs, I think it is a problem.

I stopped having my car cleaned when being serviced when a few years back I got my car back with a badly scratched windscreen. Still pisses me off just thinking about it.

Totally agree with you on the JCW styling pack.

I love my digital dash with my heads up display on my JCW clubman. I thought I would hate it, however, really do like it a lot!

I took a service plan out with Lexus when I had my 2008 Lexus ISF. It was the roughly the same price as yours monthly for 3 services including a major and all MOT’s free, not bad for a 5.0 V8. Made really good sense, I always remember getting a free IS300h F sport courtesy car and feeling very short changed with the power like you lol I always loved getting my car back, made me appreciate it even more.

Well done Francois, all good mate and there.

Could've taken the twig off before filming! 😂

I completely agree with you about the JCW rant. I love the heads up and don't want a car without it now. We are going to sign up for the service package too.

Totally agree never understood why they put the JCW styling pack on non JCW cars, though we have a Countryman S and yes it has the JCW styling pack. We did not spec and bought it because it had the pack because it looks great. The seats with the carbon effect backs are truly awesome.

Quite agree with service plan idea, I done the same thing on my car it's now covered servicing and parts plus two MOTs when It reaches 3 years old all in the monthly fee !😊😊👍

Thanks for these videos! Here in the states there is very little attention given to these MINIs. I have a JCW Clubby on order at my local dealer and the only thing I can do is wait and watch every video on KZfaq about them. You seem to have the market cornered on JCW Clubman content (that isnt rubbish). Well played, Petrol Ped!

Being a Mini owner for many years I totally agree with your minor rant, but I guess they sell a whole lot more cars when visually branded JCW. The new 2021 F56 styling pack even has the JCW badge on the front grill - That's a step too far!

I just installed the same red paddle shifters! They look and feel amazing lol

...Your enthusiasm has been noted! After 3 months of gut-wrenching research to replace our Subaru Crosstreck Hybrid and perfect Honda S2000, the Clubman JCW has risen to the top of the automotive heap so to say. A husband and wife have their needs and that’s why compromise was invented. A big Saturday in the US of A for us; ordering a ‘22 Clubman JCW then rushing off for a COVID vaccine; what a day. Promises were made and fortunes may be lost but in the end, we hope to have made the best decision to travel once again! God speed, Petrol Ped, your subscribers and all forms of car enthusiasts. It’s been emotional! 😎

Have not seen mud flaps on a motor since 1977!! 😄😄 Many Thanks, Peace From London. 🙏🙏

I agree. JCW is and has always been a tuning/performance option. From the 60s till now, a paint job doesn't count as JCW in my mind. Anyway congrats on 1yr for Charlie. My Cooper SE (electric in the UK) has just hit the 6 month milestone. Nothing has gone wrong, and I still love it. To be honest I don't use the pill style display much, as the head up display has everything I need. I suppose I use it to check out the instantaneous power consumption, but that is about all. Till next time....

Congrats On 100k Mate. That’s Something To Be Proud Of👍

You are spot on with the "dilution" of the JCW brank name...a stunt adopted throughout the BMW range which is ONE of the reasons I changed from my M2C to my FANTASTIC M20 iPace HSE. (Which I love). But BMW sat nav is much better thatn the JLR one, BTW.

your so true about the jcw name , great to see your video love watching

Have to agree with you on the JCW styling pack, grinds my gears !

We took my wife's Ford Ka+ Active (not active at all) in for it's service today. and had an 70 plate EcoSport ST-Line (not ST like at all) as a loaner. It was supposed to have the 1.0l Ecoboost 140bhp engine, felt more like 40bhp.......why put "ST" on a car like that? The ride and handling of the thing were......I actually have no words! We were even glad to get back in the Wife's 'not Active' with all of its 85bhp for the drive home. I think I might just pop out for a four pack in my RSQ3 just to restore my faith in the motor vehicle, then sit and watch the footy!🍺

Hi Pete, had my JCW Clubman 7 weeks now and am still in awe of it. Totally agree with your JCW rant, a friend of ours has a Cooper convertible with the JCW pack and is adamant she has a full JCW. Deluded 🤦‍♂️

100% agree with the jcw badge thing . Just orderd a clubman jcw , love the channel.

I have a service plan on my Audi and of course it ensures that you keep going to the main dealer until you have spent all the money

I agree with you on the JCW touches, it’s like putting a Cosworth badge on a Sierra Ghia

Always a nervous time if you've got to send a new vehicle in his three-year period into a service garage but oil and filter changes must be done but lucky for me my baby goes into my son's garage and the Warranty work can be carried out under the service contract yes another very informative video and some very good points made thank bod as always a pleasure🤓

Nice one. have been looking at clubman's recently so thanks for the insight although I still love my London edition :)

Totally agree with you over the JCW body kits and the new instrument cluster.

My wife and I picked up out new clubman s sport on Saturday, lovely motor

That service plan seems to make sense and definitely offsets costs a bit 🍻👍🏻🇨🇦

Oh my goodness, I don’t think I’ve ever watched a video I agreed more with. You’re correct on every point! Well done sir.

Hope everyone of your viewers is keeping well. I must admit that I don’t bother with main dealer servicing now that my warranty has come to an end. Save a fortune on servicing costs. Hope you and Mrs Petrol Ped are keeping safe & well. How is one of the Pups now? I know you said that one was having issues and went for a scan. Hope all is well.

Firstly, Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers Ped! Very well deserved. I have been watching since your video on the F56 JCW at Snows Portsmouth, and in that time you have quickly become my most watched car KZfaqr. I totally agree on the point about the JCW badging. I have an R56 Cooper S with the JCW Chilli pack and the only JCW badges I have are on the door sills. Even the centre caps just say MINI. I do think they went a little overboard with the badging on the F56 JCW packs, especially on LCI 2, which appears to have a massive JCW badge on the grill even on the One/Cooper. I am surprised that they told you they couldn’t wash Charlie because of Covid. My main dealer were more than happy to offer the service when I took mine in for its MOT last week!

I will have a Mini Countryman Cooper S All4 next week I can’t wait to get my first modern mini

Glad you've enjoyed the 1st year of ownership in this... I still have a keen eye for one of these, but still very happy with my JCW. WHen I bought my 2015 F56, I got the service package. It's nice to see that they have added a few other parts to it. They will usually give you 5 services over 5yrs or 50K, something like that, with the Service Pack, the other equasion you need to think about is will the miles you do in the Clubman let you take advantage of all the services. The car varies the miles between services also depending on how you drive. I missed out on my last one because of this. From what you have said, you should even out after the 3rd service?

Love the flaps lol I pick my JCW clubman this Wednesday.

Good to see you driving around the village where I live ( Lavant) and the surrounding area. Especially the drives up the Chiglrove road towards the Hartings. Thoroughly enjoy the reports having just found your site.

The one thing that tempts me to the digital dash is that the Tach is much easier to read for manual shifting. I find the old Tach a real pain, especially with such a low redline. Has nobody else noticed that the gap between second and third gears is far too wide? You would think, with 8 gears, they could make the spacing more convenient for lower speed winding roads.

Totally agree with the JCW, it should only say JCW unless it actually is. I didn't realise it annoyed me until you brought it up and I realised it has been winding me up 😅

TangoS was in for 1st service last week and needed a wash and valet too but no haha .....gutted as well She had no issues either just brakes as Charlie and tyres getting there You gotta love a Mini 😍👍

I enjoyed watching the Video. The best Car you have owned

You had a lucky escape! I never let the dealer wash my car as they probably use an automatic car wash and a sponge! Protect your car paintwork and wash it at home yourself using the two bucket method!

Interesting Ped. My JCW Clubbie also had its first service last month as well. I got the car from Chandlers Worthing (Rustington), sold to me by the lovely Emma who sold me my first Mini, 4 Minis and 8 years ago in 2012. Had mine serviced there as well. Still loving mine to bits🤗👍

I've just bought one after watching your vids about how good they are!! Cracking car, I picked it up on Tuesday and the wife didn't notice for 3 days 🤣

Interesting rant. It’s actually called a Cooper Sport that included a styling pack like different style bumpers etc. The JCW idea started way back in the 90’s with engine tweaks and styling packs etc. The Fiesta ST Line looks exactly like the ST at a distance but without the power Agree about not letting a dealer clean the MINI. We were put off when we saw them jet washing the cloths on a gravel ridden surface 😩

Looking forward to the jcw countryman vid. We currently have a r60 cooper sd all4 park lane and love it. But so want a jcw next.

Really looking forward to the JCW Countryman review and your choice, Countryman or Clubman that will be an interesting view, spot lamps, 2 Big Cibies please to go with those mega flaps🏁🏁

In rural areas I am a big fan of the flaps. They really do keep the muck off of your car and in your case they are stylish as well!

Hi Pete concerning the JCW argument, I understand where you're coming from I bought a Cooper S just before first lockdown it was my first Mini so not a connoisseur, I loved the styling kit not knowing it was JCW until I sat in it and saw the badge on the steering wheel. I was disappointed at first because I didn't want it to look like it's trying to be something it's not in the same way as teenagers used to make standard escorts look like an XR3i. When I realised it was more about styling options I accepted it, I love the JCW spoiler and that's the only extra on the exterior the interior is standard Cooper S but it has the JCW steering wheel which looks great but I would prefer if it didn't have JCW badge on it, at least there's no badging on the exterior. I did find your comments interesting especially knowing that you have put rally mud flaps on a car that as far as I am aware they do not rally😉

Great to see more Charlie Clubman action on the channel Pete. I’ve been thinking about a service plan, so I might well look into that following your insight. I tend to agree about the JCW branding - something I don’t have a dilemma about with my 3 pot Cooper Exclusive. Interestingly, sports mode makes a big difference on the 3 pot - not night and day, but throttle response is much better. Good to hear differing views on things, I personally love the digital dash and when I bought mine it was a chore to source one, it was that new on the LCI. Shame about the twig on the scuttle - even the dealer didn’t kindly remove it for you. 😉 All the best as always.

Completely agree on the point about the JCW styling and how MINI use it. It’s similar to how I disagree with BMW putting an exhaust pipe either side of the car on the new BMW...320d - it looks great don’t get me wrong, but such styling should be reserved for the higher spec cars in the 3 Series range in my humble opinion (I say this as a former 320d owner, current JCW Hatch owner!)

I’m so excited to see a review on a countrymen as my wife and I agree if we ever get a mini the country men would be the one for us. If we get one we would have to join flap gate lol.

Totally agree with you , bit of a badging exercise which devalues the ethos of the proper jcw .Bit like the mini hatch challenge 210 and a proper Jcw .

Great content Pete Love ya little mini 👍👍👍👍

Great video, wow that’s one expensive oil change!!.

I really like the flaps like you. Keep up the good work Peter. 👍

Hi Ped Always interesting to have an insight into ownership and in particular servicing experience. With regard to your comments regarding JCW, triumph of marketing over common sense. With you on that one.

Looking forward to your Countryman review.

Hahahaha. Lovely summary. Especially the part around the JCW trim bit. I also happen to get a JCW trimmed loaner and oh boy the performance deficit is night and day. The sport mode on the ‘wannabe’ (if I may 😬) is not there compared to the mid on my JCW. Also I’m with you on the analog dials. Just changed my profile picture watching your video PP. lovely videos. Keep them coming 👍👍

With you on the labelling issue. Same with the R Line of my Tiguan, which has very little Rrrrr. Thankfully service costs are free as part of VW finance. Shudder to think how much it would have been!

Totally agree about the rant! Mini are certainly devaluing JCW by spraying on lesser cars.

I can see where you’re coming from with the JCW observations, seems fair enough to me. Our Abarth 124 is getting its second service at the end of the month..... it’s not even done 2k miles sine it’s first!! Blooming lockdown is to blame.. But on a positive note, should get a nice discount for being in the Abarth South East club..

Completely agree. The sports trims of others isn’t so bad. Although Ford do ST like as well which is almost as daft. But a JCW style pack would look stupid when a Cooper S flies past!

Totally agree with your JCW rant. 👍🏻

Evening all and Francois ;-) I have ordered mud flaps now in red! Cannot think why, saw them somewhere ;-)

Evening pal, what a year it’s been too. 👍👍👍👍👍

Dutton amphibious cars in Littlehampton. Now that would be a different road (or river) test for you. 😁 Good to see my neck of the woods and Chandlers' service bay.

As the ecstatic owner of a 2020 Countryman JCW, I am with you 100% on the JCW branding in non-JCW cars. I'm also with you on the digital instrument panel. I ordered my car just before BMW MINI shut down production for COVID, in fact, my car had just started metal fabrication when lockdown brought everything to a halt. I had the option of canceling my order and switching to a 2021 with the digital panel. I chose not to do so, and I'm glad after seeing a few. I like the JCW analog dials too much.

Have you had issues with the rear doors sticking. I have this issue on my jcw and previous Cooper s, mini has never managed to address it.

I totally agree with you about the JCW styling pack. I have a 2016 Cooper S bought second hand with the JCW pack and people say oh it’s a JCW then I have to say no it is isn’t actually. It’s confusing. I also prefer the analog gauges over digital. The only thing I would like to add are Union Jack taillights but they are so expensive to get from Australia.

flaps ,,,no ,everything else yes loved watching the work you have done

Charlie sounds great but still quiet inside when not poking your toe down. Nice! Mini still high on my next daily list. But having driven less than 200 miles in the last 12m my next ‘daily’ could be a ‘yearly’. 😄

I have a 2019 Countryman JCW (so look forward to your future review) and have to say i agree with your comments on the JCW styling pack. Not really an issue for me living in Australia as they don't offer the JCW styling pack option (nor the Mini ONE either).

Hey Ped, when I bought my f56 Cooper S I chose the classic trim, which doesn't have paddles, the sports trim has the paddles, JCW steering wheel, hub caps etc... then there was the top spec which I think was 'exclusive' or similar. I didn't want a faux JCW either and wasn't bothered about paddles. I'm someone who prefers a stealth car than a bog standard one made to look like it's more than it is.

Totally agree with the JCW 'rant' Pete. Well said.

Agree with the JCW logos etc being on non-JCW cars. AMG has been similar for a while

Hi, Having had 5 MINIs including two JCWs (F56 and F54) I totally agree with your sentiments around devaluing the JCW brand. The other issue which I have to bite my tongue around when on the MINI forums is people who buy their MINI then attempt to make huge modifications to make them a Cooper S or JCW. Just take you time and buy the MINI with the options already on instead of I wish it had this or that option. Basically, buy the right MINI (or any car) in the first instance, there is enough choice out there and by following this route the end cost is usually cheaper. Just my two penny worth, thank you for the video update, appreciated

Charlie sounds great! I was laughing as when you pulled out the bay at the dealership, there was a Mineral Grey M140i dead ahead of you which is exactly what I have! Question, does the second panel of the Pano roof actually open? My wife's clubman has it and only the first panel opens even though the second panel looks identical with the rollers and guides etc.

Yay mini content...it's a thumbs up from me!! 👍

Sometimes it’s great to get to seat in another model of the same make to reaffirm how a good choice you made with your pride & Joy..am like you..I like some of the advances in the motor industry but still want to relate to old organic stuff in my car well..an analog instrument binnacle being one of them!!!!😅

Excellent as always 👍

Fully agree on the badge side of things it's not a JCW. The full JCW's are alot more money and is a top spec product. Should be WORKS pack 😀

I have a 2018 F54 Clubman SD which I bought as an approved Mini . Very fortunately I lucked out and got one with the 3 year/36000 mile service pack which the original owner had taken out which transferred to me. I have taken the mileage from 8500 to 34500 miles in 17 months of ownership so the service pack has proven very worthwhile.

That’s my local dealership too and I too love pulling up to the automatic roller doors 😂 Like going into the Bat cave haha! I love the Mini they’ve bolted on the building too. I’m not sure it’s such a big issue they call it the JCW pack. Anyone that knows Mini can see it’s blatantly not a JCW Mini.

I feel much the same about the whole JCW badging without the JCW reality. Anyone can slap whatever they want on their car, but it doesn't make it the thing they wish. It really does cheapen what they are doing by having a flagship car, by then one that just looks like it. I agree, they should just call it "The Works" package or something else.

Have to agree with JCW badges

I 100% agree with you on the JCW bit of your film. We pay a premium for our JCW's and that shouldn't be devalued. By all means put the styling on other cars but not the badges.

It's really interesting you bring this JCW issue up! On the new LCI MINI Hatches, you get a full-on PROPER JCW badge on the front grille even if it is just Sport trim (doesn't have to be Cooper S either). I agree that it devalues the JCW engined models, but then again, I like the JCW styling being available across the range. Perhaps a different JCW-lite sub-brand should be used.

Great video. Looking forward to the Countryman JCW review. Perhaps afterwards, an amphibious car?

You saw a JCW Countryman at the dealership. I thought one of those might be a bit too fast for the wife’s birthday present so I ordered a Cooper S Countryman for the 31st March from Sytner in Slough. Hope she likes it, she has no idea about it and if not, I’m in BIG trouble 😂

Hi Ped. Agreed about the JCW usage, should only be for an actual JCW. Weirdly, Mini my car was in the main dealers last week for an MOT and they did wash it. I asked them about the rally spots too, but once I learnt they wanted £700 fitted i decided against it!!. At least Dick Turpin wore a mask :-)

When have you updated you digital cluster on your clubman ???

Nice to see the roads i drive on daily, we must live close to each other.

I agree, I have a JCW hatch, I love the performance and the fact it is an actual JCW, it should be called a works line, similar to ST line for Ford

I also hadn't really thought about the JCW brand being diluted until you 'got in a flap', and I can see some buyers not knowing our caring about the difference, but as a previous JCW owner I care. Your 'Works' suggestion was great and should get board approval right away...once they've sold the few million JCW parts 😉