Brake-fluid change - Midlands

Brake-fluid change - Midlands

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CocoUK

Original Poster:

991 posts

187 months

Thursday 20th September 2012
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Afternoon.

Just a quick one, can anybody recommend a garage near to Leicester/Coventry to carry out a brake-fluid change?

Is it a touch unnecessary to only be looking at places that are familiar with Lotus cars?
Also, am I right in thinking that ~£50 is a fair price?

Thank you in advance.

jfk01

106 posts

189 months

Thursday 20th September 2012
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Beware using garages not familiar with Lotus,s because they have to be jacked up correctly..
Paul Matty in Bromsgrove ain't too far from you ?

starlight225

365 posts

216 months

Friday 21st September 2012
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There is also Steve Guglielmi in Daventry, plus Stratstones in Leicester. Depending on what Lotus you have, don't forget to get the clutch bled too. As part of an annual service, £50 for a change of brake/clutch fluid is about the going rate - or get an eezibleed and do it yourself for less?

scatty72

86 posts

198 months

Saturday 22nd September 2012
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I take mine to unit4 in burton upon Trent. Top class service and price. Gav used to work for Peter smith before setting up on his own.

Other midlands lotus owners use starts tone in leic who they seem pleased with.

CocoUK

Original Poster:

991 posts

187 months

Monday 24th September 2012
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Thank you for the replies, it's good to see a number of recommended garages in the area.
I'm not shy of a bit of spanner time, but a brake fluid change can be a right pain, one I'm happy for experienced hands to take care of.

I was reminded of Monster Motorsport which is an enjoyable drive away, booked in for Wednesday.
I also have a couple of tyres to fit & an MOT the following day.
Hopefully the weather will be nice at the weekend for a celebration drive!

scatty72

86 posts

198 months

Monday 24th September 2012
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nowt wrong with the guys at monster. they used to look after my scoob before i got the exige. scott will treat it like a princess.