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All images on this page have been taken by us, whilst repairing customer vehicles.
Repaired at a fraction of dealer cost
Repaired at a fraction of dealer cost
If your BMW or MINI displays any of the pictured messages, such as "Secure vehicle with parking brake when stationary" or "Secure vehicle against rolling" then we typically are 70% cheaper than main dealer prices to repair this issue. Main dealer will replace the entire gear selector, when all that has failed in a minute torsion spring that sits in the bottom of the gear selector.
Repaired in a few hours at our Aldridge (WS9) based workshop
Repaired in a few hours at our Aldridge (WS9) based workshop
And we guarantee our work against failure for 2 years. We ALWAYS fit a new spring. We never try to reshape the old spring. We keep the broken spring to show to you on completion of the repair. We've performed this repair many times and have a 100% success rate - I'm so confident that I offer a no fix, no fee guarantee.
Common fault on BMW & MINI cars
Common fault on BMW & MINI cars
The "secure vehicle against rolling" and "Secure vehicle with parking brake when stationary" messages affect BMW and MINI vehicles with automatic transmission. Models affected include:
MINI (F54,F55,F56,F57,F60) with automatic transmission
BMW X1 (F48) with automatic transmission
BMW 2 series Active/Gran Tourer (F45/F46) with automatic transmission
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Customer Feedback
Customer Feedback
We promise to treat your vehicles as if it were our own. Here is an example of the feedback we receive from delighted customers - this one from Mr Crittall, who doesn't have a Google account and hoped that the words he texted to me on completion of the job would be used somewhere appropriate! It is worth noting that we are grateful that this customer travelled all the way from Gloucester and we had his vehicle turned around in approx. 3-hours.
"Hi, and thanks so much for fixing my car yesterday. I don't have a Google account, so can't post a review there but hopefully you could use some of the following:
It's rare these days to find a business as committed as Blue Meets White is to helping the customer. My [BMW 2 Series] Active Tourer had a false error message on the screen dash caused by a small broken spring buried deep in the gear selector assembly. Rather than replace the whole assembly (which most garages would do) Ian just replaced the spring, saving me over £700! To get to it means removing a lot of kit but it was all done promptly and professionally, with no sign of the work carried out. A truly five star service"
Visit Blue Meets White for many more excellent customer reviews.
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The Best Repair Solution - zero failures in 4 years!
The Best Repair Solution - zero failures in 4 years!
I ask you allow 3-hours for the repair, but the repair to most vehicle typically takes between 1-2 hours depending on the model. BMW 2 series active/grand tourer are often complete in an hour. BMW X1 (F48) is usually repaired in 1.5 hours. MINI F55-F57 about an hour. MINI Clubman/Paceman (F54) and MINI Countryman (F60) about 1.5-2 hours. For most vehicles, the entire centre console, armrest, and gearshift have to be carefully removed and reinstalled. This includes numerous screws, nuts, bolts, electrical connectors and delicate trims.
Remove Centre Console
Remove Centre Console
The image shows the start of the process. You can see the gear selector but in order to remove it the entire centre console must be removed. We've performed this many times and take great care when disassembling and reassembing your vehicle. It will be treated as if it were our own.
Strip Gear Selector Assembly
Strip Gear Selector Assembly
With your BMW or MINI gear selector on the bench, we carefully disassemble it in order to access the broken spring and replace it with a brand new spring In the picture above, you can see the broken leg of the spring.
Reassemble
Reassemble
The entire process takes approximately 2-3 hours. Once your vehicle is reassembled we fully test the repair, which we guarantee for 2 years (unlimited mileage)
Free Dealer Level Diagnostic
Free Dealer Level Diagnostic
On entry to the workshop, we take a snapshot of the health of your vehicle, which will show the code 420106 Shiftlock solenoid: Selector level wrongly not locked in P. During the repair, faults will be logged in the vehicle as we have to unplug various systems including i-Drive controller, electronic handbrake switch, comfort access antenna, and of course the gear selector! On completion of the repair we clear these codes and print out the diagnostic reports. We also give you the broken spring, so you can be sure we've done our job correctly. We usually charge £60 for dealer level diagnostics, but with this repair you get one free!
Where To Find Blue Meets White
Where To Find Blue Meets White
Repairs to your BMW or MINI automatic gear selector are carried out at our workshop in Aldridge, UK.
Blue Meets White c/o Marc's Independent BMW
Unit 9, Lion Industrial Park
Northgate Way
Aldridge WS9 8RL
Call Ian on 01922 922813 or email ian@securevehicleagainstrolling.com
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Are we too far away?
Are we too far away?
Customers have travelled from Glasgow, Cornwall, Kent, South Wales, Bradford - the list goes on. You're likely to save over a thousand pounds versus the cost of repair at main dealer, so the trip is well worth it. Call to discuss - we will work around your circumstances and find a solution to performing the repair.
Subject to demand, I am available to travel overseas to make this repair.
Price of the repair
Price of the repair
It is all on the online booking form. Everyone will pay the same price, regardless of vehicle but customers often have many questions and always say that having spoken to me fully understand the process. I'm a great believer in talking to people and reassuring them that they've found the UK's premier repairer of this issue.
Why trust us?
Why trust us?
I'm a fully insured, professional technician, based in a real workshop and we don't just offer this repair. We can service or perform other repairs on your BMW/MINI. We are able to update service records on BMW/MINI's electronic service system, the vehicle i-Drive and/or your service booklet -- just like at main dealer. Services start from £220 - please ask for further details.
I have to remove components which if broken cost hundreds of pounds to replace - I've even created special tooling to minimise the chance of such breakages! Some of the components removed, cannot be purchased from BMW/MINI individually so it is imperative that nothing is damaged during the repair process. Keep this in mind if trying the repair yourself or you plan on trusting somebody less experienced ... breaking these components will end up costing you at least three times what I charge.
I also have spare gearshifts, components to repair your gearshift including the printed circuit board inside the gearshift and in over 4 years offering this service, every customer has driven away with a repaired vehicle.
And of course, all work carries a 2 year warranty so long as the warranty seal I apply is not broken.
Every vehicle brought to me with this fault has been repaired. Remember no fix. no fee. I am 100% confident that your vehicle will leave my workshop without the fault and in better condition than when it arrived.
Why is this not a recall?
Why is this not a recall?
I am constantly asked this by customers and find it frustrating when customers go to BMW or MINI main dealer, are charged £150 for a diagnostic only to be told they will have to pay a huge amount for the repair. I hope this saves you from paying the diagnostic fee (which I provide free of charge). This is my own opinion and not that of BMW/MINI.
In the United States, customers with vehicles up to 10-years old are being offered this repair by BMW/MINI. They have to apply for it and have the claim approved. This is not uncommon in US, but rarely happens in UK. A combination of class-action lawsuits, local laws and less vehicles in the marketplace than UK/Europe are likely deciding factors that have caused this to happen in the United States. It is very unlikely to occur in the UK and Europe.
Recently (early 2025) BMW/MINI began to offer just the gear selector for purchase, without the cable to the gearbox and brackets etc attached. This reduced the price somewhat, but still makes a repair of the original unit far more economical. There are no design changes to the new part - I know, I bought one and stripped it down!
I am now offering you the choice of having the existing gear selector repaired OR having a brand new genuine BMW/MINI gear selector fitted. Always looking to expand this offering! See the "Repair vs Replace" page for further details.
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Helping You Find This Page
Helping You Find This Page
Most people find us online through user groups, forums and the major search engines - we are very grateful for this. Typing the error message in usually helps you find our page but here are a few search terms we've noticed customers often refer to the issue as when trying to find us.
- roll away warning BMW or MINI
- handbrake rolling MINI or BMW
- broken spring in gearstick or gear selector of my BMW or MINI
- repair to spring to remove the stationary warning on BMW or MINI
- secure vehicle with parking brake error on BMW or MINI
- rolling issue BMW or MINI
- secure against rolling BMW or MINI
- 420106 code or fault on BMW or MINI
- secure vehicle from running away on BMW or MINI
- BMW part number 25 16 5B3AF07, 25 16 8483098, 25 16 8666166, 25 16 8638225
- BMW part number 25 16 5B3AF08, 25 16 8483099, 25 16 8666167, 25 16 8638226
- MINI part number 25 16 5B3AF06, 25 16 8483097, 25 16 8666164, 25 16 8638224, 25 16 8612145
- MINI part number 25 16 5B3AF09, 25 16 8483100, 25 16 8666168
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