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Called the AA about the brakes, they said they would send a man.  Spent an hour waiting; the AA then rang to say they would be sending somebody from one of "their" garages instead.

Must be a busy period...

In other news: Last night we watched the Director's Cut of Colin Farrell's cockAlexander.  It was very pretty, though it was laid out very confusingly ("What is this nine years earlier than?  The previous scene, or the last flashback?  Isn't this all told in retrospect anyway?  Oh deary me.") and did go on a bit.  But, on the plus side, very pretty.

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Man from the recovery service said it was probably a leak in the brake fluids, and I should ring the "dealer" and ask about the warranty.  What with being only a month after its MOT and all.  Apparently there is a "you should have noticed this" period.

The "dealer" was singularly unhelpful.  He was very much of the opinion that all sales were final, that if there is a problem I should check the warranty (which the recovery  man said would more accurately be called an "after-sales care policy") and contact the insuring company if it's covered.

Recovery Man said that, despite brakes being something that should be checked on an MOT, the MOT checkers aren't actually allowed to remove parts from the car to check things - so if things are covered (as my brake line is) it may not get checked.  Which, as he mentioned, is farcical.  Had I the MOT certificate with me (it remains at bacony's house) he would have had me ring the MOT issuer and try to badger them into sorting it under threat of calling the Ministry (which, apparently, most MOT garages fear), but as it is (since I want it fixed sooner rather than later) I elected to take it to a garage to be looked at.

(Note to self: Use fewer ellipses.)

So car is at garage awaiting to be looked at - they were booked up today but said they might be able to squeeze me in (and if not - tomorrow).  The fingers, they are crossed.

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Man from garage has rung - apparently my brake fluid lines are made of metal and one of them has burst.  This will cost an estimated £125 to fix.  I have elected to have this work done, because I am a soft touch.

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... Cool.