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JAMIE1131 · Oct 14th, 2007, 06:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooooooperslad (original)

Why can't they just have sensors in each of the tanks with lights on the dash? I dont understand why manufacturers don't do this? It's not exactly expensive

Er... yes it is! you would probably be looking at around £100 a car to add sensors for oil, coolant, and brake fluid. Doesn't sound like a lot of money but I would guess the whole car only costs around £5K to build its a big percentage, and for most customers those features arent worth the extra £100 on the price tag.

Oct 14th, 2007, 06:16 PM	#8
JAMIE1131 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Earl Shilton, Leics. Local Time: 07:53 AM Posts: 792 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Cooooooperslad (original) Why can't they just have sensors in each of the tanks with lights on the dash? I dont understand why manufacturers don't do this? It's not exactly expensive Er... yes it is! you would probably be looking at around £100 a car to add sensors for oil, coolant, and brake fluid. Doesn't sound like a lot of money but I would guess the whole car only costs around £5K to build its a big percentage, and for most customers those features arent worth the extra £100 on the price tag.