i just bought a 2003 6 speed manual mini cooper s with supercharger. Car has no more power than any regular car. is this a big problem?

Hi all, Here goes. So I had an issue with my 2003 R50 cooper not charging my battery. I was on the way to work and everything died. No power steering radio but the lights stayed on. So I have replaced the alternator and now it's overcharging at like mind blowing voltages 19.8V when I rev. It...

Hi I have a mini 2003 non s...the car has developed a ticking noise while driving, when the clutch is pressed it disappears and does not make a sound when sitting in neutral and revving. It seems to speed up and down when accelerating. I understand these gear boxes are not that great and was...

Hi all, May I just say, thank you for taking a look at this. As mentioned I have an R50 Mini One Diesel which is due for an Oil change. The problem I have is, the car have 112000 mile and it make a bit of a noice at start, now I do know most Diesels sound like a bit of a building site as a...