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Avenue of the Giants Weekend Run - Sat. March 23, 2024

Saturday will be a very full day of cruising from Novato up through the Avenue of the Giants and ending at Eel River Brewing in Fortuna. Sun...

MINI Sued In Class Action For Engine Problems

According to CarComplaints.com a class action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California alleging engine defect in 2009-2014 MINI engines. The suit alleges:
. . . the cars are defective because their seals are made of a material that is prone to cracking. When the seals crack, fluids intended to lubricate the engine leak out of the system, which then causes overheating and engine damage. . . .