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Ruff · Oct 13th, 2005, 03:09 PM

Got my 4 year brake fluid change, been quoted £160 which seems a bit much.

I can see an 30 mins labour (they will do it while I wait) and £20-£30 for some fluid just seemed a little step just to have them switch off the service indicator.

Also if I get the TLC XL now will that cover this fluid change (I realise there maybe one later on that would not be covered)

emu_p · Oct 13th, 2005, 03:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ruff

Got my 4 year brake fluid change, been quoted £160 which seems a bit much.

I can see an 30 mins labour (they will do it while I wait) and £20-£30 for some fluid just seemed a little step just to have them switch off the service indicator.

Also if I get the TLC XL now will that cover this fluid change (I realise there maybe one later on that would not be covered)

My cooper was an early 02 and they changed the fluid FOC under TLC but the TLC XL covers you for up to 8 years or 80,000 for another £300.
But then the TLC should cover for up to 5 years if you have not exceeded 50,000 miles!

Ruff · Oct 13th, 2005, 03:43 PM

yeah I had my 1st fluid change under the TLC but it seems that like others the 2nd is not and they are not budging (and it does say in the small print) just want to know if I should splash out the £160 then pay for the TLC XL or just pay for the XL now and have this £160 included.

DJC · Oct 13th, 2005, 04:27 PM

Hi, just a quick question, did they give you a breakdown of the labour/parts costs ? £160.00 sounds a lot to me, cannot see it taking more than an hour and say £30 for fluid.

Ruff · Oct 13th, 2005, 04:45 PM

yeah my thoughts exactly they didnt give a break down (in fact they had enough trouble getting a price at all lots of shouting accross the room in the background). Think I will get it done at a local garage (who can do the MOT at the same time) then get the service indicator turned off at the next service (only 4000 miles away).

£160 is just too much for that really.

Ruff · Oct 13th, 2005, 05:37 PM

Just had a look at the fluid change I had done on my porsche and that was only £80.....

The dealer really can *** off unless they can justify the price! Will challenge them tomorrow

Rayman · Oct 13th, 2005, 05:43 PM

I was quoted 80inc VAT!

Ruff · Oct 14th, 2005, 09:02 AM

Just called them and they had quoted for brake fluid and anti freeze so its just £71 for the brake fluid

stu(pid) · Oct 14th, 2005, 12:03 PM

Does that mean it is £90 to change the antifreeze?
You do know that YOU can reset the brake fluid change indicator yourself?

Ruff · Oct 14th, 2005, 12:50 PM

I am now hoping that you can enlighten me!!!!! I didnt know you could!

Yeah £90 for antifreeze! Will get that done when I get my MOT done I thnk

stu(pid) · Oct 14th, 2005, 01:15 PM

Thanks go to Racemier for this:

On the speedo, press reset knob and mileage is shown and keep pressed.
Switch on ignition to 1st position.
Display will show 1_Test, keep on pressing reset button till it shows 51A and mileage.
Release reset knob.
By pressing the knob briefly you will change between oil service and brake fluid.
Choose the one you want reset and keep reset knob till display shows Rst.
Release knob and press again.
Now your counter has been reset.

Hope this helps. When I had my brake fluid changed under TLC, the garage didn't even reset the counter!!!

Ruff · Oct 14th, 2005, 01:48 PM

You Sir are a Hero!!!

many thanks!!

supa-dupa-cooper · Jan 16th, 2006, 06:22 PM

My indicator light has come on today - when i got round to looking at the handbook i discovered what it was!

Now i checked how many days i have left till needing a change and errrrr it said zero

The first i gather ws covered under TLC so is the second covered under TLC XL or do i have to pay?

Apologies if the answer is amongst this thread already

stu(pid) · Jan 16th, 2006, 06:57 PM

You should have a small TLC booklet with vouchers. There was only one brake fluid change voucher in my booklet!!

Ruff · Jan 17th, 2006, 07:20 AM

Yup 2nd brake fluid change you have to pay for.

supa-dupa-cooper · Jan 17th, 2006, 06:05 PM

Spoke to dealer today - 2nd Brake Fluid change is covered under TLC XL

Oct 13th, 2005, 03:09 PM	#1
Ruff MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DeepestDarkestHants Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 75 Offline	Brake fluid change costs Got my 4 year brake fluid change, been quoted £160 which seems a bit much. I can see an 30 mins labour (they will do it while I wait) and £20-£30 for some fluid just seemed a little step just to have them switch off the service indicator. Also if I get the TLC XL now will that cover this fluid change (I realise there maybe one later on that would not be covered)

Oct 13th, 2005, 05:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rayman "Buying and selling" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Warrington Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 948 Offline	I was quoted 80inc VAT! 2001 cooper (sold) 1995 Supra RZ-S TT auto in white.

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supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 19,830 Offline	My indicator light has come on today - when i got round to looking at the handbook i discovered what it was! Now i checked how many days i have left till needing a change and errrrr it said zero The first i gather ws covered under TLC so is the second covered under TLC XL or do i have to pay? Apologies if the answer is amongst this thread already * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Website Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

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supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 19,830 Offline	Spoke to dealer today - 2nd Brake Fluid change is covered under TLC XL * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Website Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

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Oct 13th, 2005, 03:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
emu_p Now on my 3rd Mini !!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 593 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ruff Got my 4 year brake fluid change, been quoted £160 which seems a bit much. I can see an 30 mins labour (they will do it while I wait) and £20-£30 for some fluid just seemed a little step just to have them switch off the service indicator. Also if I get the TLC XL now will that cover this fluid change (I realise there maybe one later on that would not be covered) My cooper was an early 02 and they changed the fluid FOC under TLC but the TLC XL covers you for up to 8 years or 80,000 for another £300. But then the TLC should cover for up to 5 years if you have not exceeded 50,000 miles!

Oct 13th, 2005, 03:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ruff MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DeepestDarkestHants Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 75 Offline	yeah I had my 1st fluid change under the TLC but it seems that like others the 2nd is not and they are not budging (and it does say in the small print) just want to know if I should splash out the £160 then pay for the TLC XL or just pay for the XL now and have this £160 included.

Oct 13th, 2005, 04:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
DJC MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 432 Offline	Hi, just a quick question, did they give you a breakdown of the labour/parts costs ? £160.00 sounds a lot to me, cannot see it taking more than an hour and say £30 for fluid.

Oct 13th, 2005, 04:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ruff MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DeepestDarkestHants Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 75 Offline	yeah my thoughts exactly they didnt give a break down (in fact they had enough trouble getting a price at all lots of shouting accross the room in the background). Think I will get it done at a local garage (who can do the MOT at the same time) then get the service indicator turned off at the next service (only 4000 miles away). £160 is just too much for that really.

Oct 13th, 2005, 05:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ruff MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DeepestDarkestHants Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 75 Offline	Just had a look at the fluid change I had done on my porsche and that was only £80..... The dealer really can *** off unless they can justify the price! Will challenge them tomorrow

Oct 14th, 2005, 09:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ruff MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DeepestDarkestHants Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 75 Offline	Just called them and they had quoted for brake fluid and anti freeze so its just £71 for the brake fluid

Oct 14th, 2005, 12:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
stu(pid) MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 123 Offline	Does that mean it is £90 to change the antifreeze? You do know that YOU can reset the brake fluid change indicator yourself?

Oct 14th, 2005, 12:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ruff MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DeepestDarkestHants Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 75 Offline	I am now hoping that you can enlighten me!!!!! I didnt know you could! Yeah £90 for antifreeze! Will get that done when I get my MOT done I thnk

Oct 14th, 2005, 01:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
stu(pid) MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 123 Offline	Thanks go to Racemier for this: On the speedo, press reset knob and mileage is shown and keep pressed. Switch on ignition to 1st position. Display will show 1_Test, keep on pressing reset button till it shows 51A and mileage. Release reset knob. By pressing the knob briefly you will change between oil service and brake fluid. Choose the one you want reset and keep reset knob till display shows Rst. Release knob and press again. Now your counter has been reset. Hope this helps. When I had my brake fluid changed under TLC, the garage didn't even reset the counter!!!

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Oct 14th, 2005, 01:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ruff MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DeepestDarkestHants Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 75 Offline	You Sir are a Hero!!! many thanks!!

Jan 16th, 2006, 06:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
stu(pid) MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 123 Offline	You should have a small TLC booklet with vouchers. There was only one brake fluid change voucher in my booklet!!

Jan 17th, 2006, 07:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
Ruff MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DeepestDarkestHants Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 75 Offline	Yup 2nd brake fluid change you have to pay for.

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