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Mini
Kid's Ride-Ons - Pedal and 6v
Electric
The new
Mini Cooper 'S' was launched late
2009 to replace the old style blue
version. This new and improved model
has proved to be
very
popular, mainly for its cheeky good
looks and its cool modern body.
The
cutesy looks of the Mini Cooper 'S'
suggest a funky shopping car. It
takes a keen eye to pick out the
bonnet scoop which is the only
reliable visual indication the this
is the hot new Mini. For more on the
history of the Mini Cooper, please
click here.
The
kids Mini Cooper 'S'
is
manufactured in Italy by child car
craftsman ToysToys. They designed
the car alongside Mini's own design
engineers to ensure precise detail
and uncompromising quality. Toys
Toys have been manufacturing Mini
Cooper 'S' riding cars for just
under a year and they have been
exceptionally popular with both kids
and parents alike.
All our
Mini ride-ons for children are fully
licensed by Mini/BMW and include all
the authentic logos and badges.
Click
here to go to the Mini riding toy
category
Please scroll down to see
information on the individual cars,
alternatively you can jump to the
following:
Kids Cars
Driver's packs
Why should I buy a licensed
Mini
ride on?
Age
Suitability
After-sales service for your riding
toy
Safety
Mini Cooper 'S' Children's Ride on
The
Mini Cooper 'S' is available as a
pedal or 6v electric. The ride ons
are only approved for sale by the
manufactures once the model matches
their exacting standards.
Both
the
pedal and 6v models of the Mini
Cooper 'S' are available in a
gorgeous bright yellow and both
versions of this car are extremely
popular having proved to be
exceptional value for parents.
Mini Cooper 'S' Riding Toy - Pedal
Mini Cooper 'S' Riding Toy - 6v
Electric
Drivers Packs
All our Mini kids cars come with
a free, personalised driver's pack
for your child. This includes a
personalised MOT certificate,
personalised registration documents,
driver's licensed and numberplate
sticker pack. Please
click here to see more information
on your free ride-on driver's pack.
Why Should I Buy a Licensed
Mini?
Licensed Mini ride-ons are
designed and produced alongside
Mini/BMW themselves, meaning the
quality and durability has been well
tested.
All our
Mini riding toys have the same basic features:
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Steel
Chassis - can easily withstand a
child jumping in and out.
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Tough
polyethylene bodywork - flexible
and strong, avoids damage to the
ride-on or furniture if there is a
crash.
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Deep
injected paintwork - allows
scratches to be buffed away
easily.
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Realistic alloy-like wheels.
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UK
based service centre and 1 year
guarantee.
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Authentic logos, badges and
stickers.
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Top
quality European construction and
design.
Age
Suitability
The 3+ rating on Mini Cooper kids cars
is based on safety reasons rather
than ability or size. Our Mini
ride ons are well designed, so will
allow many 18 month olds to reach
the pedals and steer. They will
probably also amaze you with their
ability after a short time. However
a young child may lack the judgement
to avoid a tree or might start
chewing small parts and for this
reason the manufacturers recommend
various age guidelines. The parent
ultimately controls the environment
the Mini riding toy is used in
and understands the child better
than anyone else. The manufacturers
can only offer guidelines and their
recommendation is based on the
average child.
Please
click here for a complete guide to
buying a kids car
After-Sales Service
Purchasing one of our licensed
Mini Cooper ride-ons
gives you exclusive access to TotParts and a 1 year guarantee.
Toys Toys build their riding toys to
the highest standards, so we know
they will last for years. Therefore
we offer a 1 year guarantee, if
anything goes wrong with your
Mini kids car we will sort it
out free of charge. Please
click here to see more about
TotParts.
Safety
A
Mini Cooper riding toy will offer your
child years of fun and happy
memories, as long as you ensure you
follow safety guidance:
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Choose an area that is wide and
clear of obstacles.
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Do
not use your Mini Cooper riding toy
close to parked cars.
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Avoid
using your Mini kids car on
icy surfaces and avoid using in
excessive wet or snowy conditions.
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Look
for a smooth surface for your
Mini ride on and avoid large
holes, ruts, tree roots etc.
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Only
use your Mini kids car in day
light, or in well lit areas.
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Make
sure you avoid an routes with are
near roads, streams or ponds.
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Stay
seated at all times and do not
attempt stunts or tricks in your
Mini Cooper.
-
Keep
arms and legs well tucked in.
Ensure clothing such as scarves,
drawstrings etc are kept away from
the Mini's wheels and other
moving parts.
-
Dress
properly with appropriate clothing
and footwear.
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Ensure children are supervised at
all times.
History of the Mini Cooper
Article courtesy of Mini Cooper
Garage. Please
click here for the original.
1959 The Beginning of Greatness
The
Mini began its public life on the 26
August 1959. Itsdesigner, Sir Alec
Issigonis could not have even
dreamed of the impact hislittle car
would have on the world of culture,
society and of course automobiles.
The Mini was designed simply to be
an affordable car which could seat
four adults and still be small
enough to travel in
safety. Originally powered by 850cc
34bhp engine, this was the Mini in
its purest form, simple, clean and
agile.
1960-1969 The Evolution
Although the Mini saw through six
decades it is always the 1960s for
which it will be remembered for.
These ten years saw the Mini go from
a 'housewives shopping car' to the
must have fashion accessory, via
international stardom on the rally
scene. It took John Cooper, twice F1
World Champion Constructor, to
realize the full potential of the
Minis sharp handling and
manoeuvrability. In 1961 the first
Mini Cooper hit the streets, firstly
with a 997cc engine producing a
massive 55bhp, there followed a
range of engines for the Cooper from
the rare 970cc Cooper S to the
ultimate evolution the 76bhp 1275cc
S, the car which would form the
basis for the Works Rally car. The
Cooper S achieved superstar
status when the 91bhp Works spec
cars won the Monte Carlo Rally
outright for 4 years running from
1964-1967 (although the Minis were
disqualified from the 1966 rally for
having faulty headlamps!) Now that
the Mini had proven itself in front
of a world audience, everybody
wanted a Cooper, and indeed
everybody who was anybody in the 60s
had a Cooper, from The Beatles and
Peter Sellers to Graham Hill and
Enzo Ferrari! Of course they
couldn't have any old Cooper they
had to be modified. Companies such
as Radford and Wood & Pickett who
made their name tailor making Rolls
Royce's and Bentleys now were
turning their hands to Minis, with
everything from electric windows and
leather
seats, to wickerwork sides and hatch
backs. Thus a trend was started
which has been kept up to this day,
meaning that it's near impossible to
find a Mini which hasn't been
modified in some way.
1970-1979 The Clubman, need we say
more?
The
1970s is often seen as the dark era
of the Mini, various attempts were
made to kill it off, starting with
the end of the Cooper in 1971 to the
launch of the Metro. But still the
Mini soldiered on, with just enough
people buying it in order to keep it
alive. The launch of the Mini
Clubman in the late 60s gave the
Mini a much modernized feel, and
although the design is a case of
love it or hate it, it added a bit
of variety to a rather dull 70s Mini
line up. The Clubman is
differentiated by the hotdog grill
with lights inside the "dog".
1980-1989 The ? Years
By the
1980s the Mini was starting to die,
and in a desperate attempt by new
owners, Rover to keep it's head
above water an alarming number of
themed special editions were
launched, over 40 different editions
were produced between 1980 and 2000.
The most successful of which was the
Anniversary editions, an idea which
started with the 1100 Special back
in 1979, produced to celebrate 20
years of Mini production. The 80s
saw the Mini 25 and 30 birthday
editions, which were undoubtedly
integral to the survival of the Mini
for so long.
1990-2000 Rebirth, Death or
Evolution? You Decide
The
re-launch of the Cooper in 1990
brought about a much needed revival
of interest in the Mini,
particularly in Japan. The 90's
Cooper initially had a 63bhp 1275cc
carb engine, then in 1991 had an
injection version of the same
engine. Perhaps the biggest change
in the Mini came about in 1997 with
the introduction of the twin-point
injection engine with a front
mounted radiator, this engine was
introduced as standard in both the
Mini and Cooper models along with
safety features such as airbag and
side impact bars in the doors. Along
with this modernization came the 'Sportspack'
option which included 13in alloy
wheels, large wheel arches. The
final Mini rolled off the production
line on the 6th October 2000.
2001 And Beyond
The
launch of the New MINI produced by
BMW in 2001 adds perhaps not a new
chapter, rather a whole new book to
the Mini story. The new MINI
currently comes in three models, the
standard MINI One with a 1.6 liter
90bhp Chrysler engine, the Cooper
powered by a 115bhp version of the
same engine and the Copper S adding
a supercharger. First impressions
are good, the styling is mini-esque
Mini, although the size is not quite
so, nevertheless it drives almost as
well as the original in terms of
enjoyment, but is far better for
long distance cruising. Overall
while the New MINI is a far cry from
Issigonis' original design, in my
opinion it is a great car.
(copyright: Mark Malaczynski) |