The car has been in and out of the garage quite a few times Phill. Also managed to get an oil reading after about 15mins running at idle but that could have been my fault, the handbook says from low put 1litre of oil in. I have never topped up a litre of oil in my life my daughters cars being an exception to the rule. I have never had to top up any of my Mogs between services but will keep an eye on this its a bit alien not having a dip stick.