Showroom4cars.com is offering £1,000 discounts on full UK specification new righthand drive Mini One and Mini Cooper models. And the company is also opening a formal Mini order book for potential buyers to register their indications of interest during August.

Delivery is expected for the end of the year. However, prospective customers are advised to log onto www.showroom4cars.com to view the Mini Update section of the site for up to date info on delivery.

Potential discounts could be even greater, says Showroom4cars, once the supplies start to filter through in the next two months. Lefthand drive models are also available on short delivery (September for Mini One; October for Mini Cooper), with even bigger discounts available (up to £2000 off UK list).