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Will my car fail the MoT if I do not have the brake fluid changed, which the garage is requesting?
My two year old Ford Fiesta auto is due for its service and I have been told that the brake fluid also needs changing. Is this necessary?
My 2012 Jaguar XF 2.2 D now has 65000 miles on the clock and I intend keeping it for a few more years yet. Apart from a regular yearly service is there anything I should plan for that will ensure it continues...
I have just taken my 2016 Ford Kuga in for its three year/30,000 mile service. Ford apparently does not change the brake fluid unless you specifically ask for it to be done and it is at extra cost? Surely...
I was driving my 2005 Volkswagen Sharan today and the clutch pedal went flat to the floor, as if it lost pressure. It returned to half way up since then, but now to where it should be. I can't get the...
My wife has a four year old Volkswagen Up with 16,700 miles on the clock. She's been advised that you should change the brake fluid every three years but I cannot find any information on this subject in...
My garage informs that my brake fluid should be changed every two years. Is this necessary and will it affect my warranty if I choose not to have it done?
We have had the i10 from new. Serviced by main dealer for first three years and this year by a reputable local garage. The Master cylinder has failed, took it to main dealer since car under 5 year warrantee....
I run a Citroen C4 SX HD1 110 diesel that is now eight years old, with 93,000 miles on the clock and still running fine. The car is serviced according to the handbook by the local Citroen dealer. Financial...
I have owned a Peugeot 407 HDI 140 SW for four years and I thoroughly enjoy the car. Servicing has always been done by the excellent local Peugeot agent. I took it in today for 50,000 interim service;...
 

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