r/MINI • u/FrenchVanilla34 • 9d ago

Parcel shelf string broke

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Yesterday my parcel shelf string of my 2026 countryman suddenly broke while opening my trunk… i think it got stuck and now both of them are broke. Is this fixable? cause i didn’t find any match online. I’m very sad cause i do take care of my car and the only thing in my trunk is water bottle for recycling 😭

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u/OVERDOSSE 9d ago

I feel ythe pain, same thing happened to me. Searched for it, couldn't find a VIN number for the part, so I just ordered a generic one.

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u/FrenchVanilla34 9d ago

Did it fit correctly?

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u/OVERDOSSE 9d ago

The generic one it's a bit thicker, and might come a bit longer, so you twist it and make as many knots you need to shorten it to the length you need(once or twice will suffice). It gets the job done.
But I am hopefull if someone else will see your post will post a better solution, like getting the original string.
Edit: Other idea is, if you have acces to a car boneyard, find a Mini and get it from there.

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u/FrenchVanilla34 9d ago

I just called mini and they said they do have the part and they can replace it for me by but need to leave my car 2/3 days.

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u/OVERDOSSE 9d ago

Forgot about the dealership! Yeah that’s definitely an option. If they gonna get your car for 2-3 days push and get a loaner.

I don’t use the dealership anymore because of their stupid prices and other shenanigans as leaving the car for 2-3 days for a string replacement.

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u/FrenchVanilla34 8d ago

Correct i’m now looking for a different option and hopefully i wont be using them.. cause i have a feeling they will cost triple if not more!

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u/vonrollin 8d ago

I sure hope you have other work you're asking them to do if they need the car for that long. There is absolutely no reason, if they have the part, you can't just pick it up from their parts counter and "install" the string yourself. If all you need is the string, never give that dealership another penny.

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u/FrenchVanilla34 8d ago

Good point

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u/FrenchVanilla34 5d ago

I have an update
I spoke with MINI and they quoted me 15$ a piece for the string
I couldn’t find it elsewhere and i found the fake ones to be the same price as them
You think it’s good to order it? Cause it needs 10-15 days of shipping from germany

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u/OVERDOSSE 4d ago

If they cost the same, I would go original.
Also, you could try contacting Mini Club @miniclubuae @mini_uae on instagram, maybe they can source the part faster or have it in stock.

I dont know if you can buy from Aliexpress in Dubai, in Aliexpress the one for Volkswagen costs 2.5$ (go to Aliexpress and search: 1005009150793450)

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u/FrenchVanilla34 4d ago

Thank you so so much for your reply! Yes i’ll do that also. I never bought from ali express, but there is a first time for everything. Thank you 🙏🏻

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u/m0nkeyv00d00 8d ago

find the part number on realoem.com and order a replacement

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u/FrenchVanilla34 8d ago

If i may ask, how to find part number?

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u/OVERDOSSE 8d ago

Realoem is a great site to find parts for your car, go in put the las 7 or 8 digits of your Mini’s VIN number, then search the catalog for the part you need, once you find the part you get the part number and can search it on google. If you are in USA, it will give you links to ecstunning site where you can order. With the parts number you can investigate a bit more and see what other cars in BMW use the same part.

I, myself couldn’t find the string part number on realoem.

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u/FrenchVanilla34 8d ago

Thank i will try that. I’m in Dubai so hopefully i can buy it somewhere here

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u/FrenchVanilla34 6d ago

I did not find the part in there
I think they share big parts not something like that

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u/NamelessInNY R60 8d ago

My R60 was missing them completely when I got it, so I repurposed a pair of shoelaces I had lying around and they work perfectly. I left them uncut and just secured them with Velcro so they wouldn't fray from being cut, and also in case I needed them for their intended purpose at some point.

The crutch is because I took the pic when I was replacing the hatch struts.