Re: story about my BMW , garage and an accident . . .

"news" <chaching@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
news:OlPMj.4195$Ho5.369@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> my 328i was parked in a parking garage.
> everything was fine when i left it  there and when i was drivng before .
> no spongy brakes ect.
> i get a call next day there was an accident when an attendant drove it.
>
> they claim the brakes didnt work , and the brake fluid light is on.
> i go to inspect, yes its a little low and the light is on.
> i see no leaks around the wheels BUT
> there  is fluid on top of the brake reservoir and along the sides.
> also in spots where u dont expect it ( on the strut)
> metal pipes from reservoir OK.
>
> the fluid was low but not much. could still see it in the reservoir.
> added fluid and all ok.(didnt take much)
> havent had a mechanic inspect it yet.
>
> BUT
>
> did the garage guy put a rag in the reservoir and take the fluid out
> to cover his mistake ?
> looks like a 15 mph hit.
> front quarter panel  pushed in and bumper pushed in.
> whould that make the fluid splash ( doubtful) ?
>
> cant see master cylinder.
> obviously mechanic will look at it.
>

If it is a manual the clutch stops working long before the brakes stop 
working.

Also they are a workshop and someone drove the car with the brake warning 
light on and didn't investigate first...

I smell a fishy rat.