In this post, we are going to treat a topic that can be of use to everyone. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Mini Countryman is fundamental. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first explain the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Mini Countryman, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Mini Countryman?

So we start our article with the different kind of jacks that exist. In actual fact, nevertheless generally most Mini Countryman will be equipped with the same sort of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Mini Countryman : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Mini Countryman : It uses exactly similar process as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Mini Countryman : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just provided with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less difficult to employ and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and effective model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Mini Countryman?

We will now begin the part that absolutely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Mini Countryman? It may seem very easy, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Mini Countryman vehicles are furnished with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. Whether you have just bought your Mini Countryman or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may change depending on the year and the finish of your Mini Countryman:

  • The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Mini Countryman. To reach it, just lift the carpet in the trunk and you should find it and the spare tire.
  • In the rear wheel arch: Similar but less traditional position, your jack might be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Mini Countryman is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, generally you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Mini Countryman?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Mini Countryman. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Mini Countryman, the procedure remains similar. This procedure may seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Mini Countryman, remember to engage the handbrake as well as a gear to lock your wheels.
  • Unscrew the wheel nuts of the wheels you want to work on before lifting the vehicle, in any other case you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will generally locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Mini Countryman, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Mini Countryman, do not hesitate to consult our Mini Countryman category.