[quote=Mini1380;3480157]Link:
FOXNews.com - 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman - FOX Car Report
[*]If the car behind you is parked right on your bumper, you can forget about opening anything. [/list]QUOTE]
So don't park somewhere you know that'll be an issue, a bit like not parking the hatch somewhere with a low roof if you know you're going to need to open the tailgate. Simple.