Can 2008 Mini Cooper S JCW Be Flat Towed

Updated 10/22/2025 | Published 09/23/2025

Question:

I own a 2008 Mini Cooper S convertible with the JCW package. I would really like to find a way to flat tow the car. It appears the JCW package complicates matters. Do you have any suggestions? Are there modifications that I can make? Thank you. Wendell

asked by: Wendell B

Expert Reply:

Hi Wendell; it doesn't look like there is a way around it. None of the base plates will fit the JCW models and as far as I know there are no possible modifications to make them work. I would check the owner's manual to see if it can be dolly towed using the Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1 as an alternative. Otherwise, you're looking at using a car hauler.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Robin H.

10/22/2025

Hey Wendell, were you able to check your Mini Cooper’s manual to see if dolly towing with the Roadmaster Tow Dolly worked as an option? Knowing what you found could help others with JCW models facing the same issue.