Hi guys, my wife's old Fiat Punto needed a top-up of windscreen washer
fluid. Pulled the handle that releases the bonnet/hood and nothing
happened. Tried several times, with no success.
There must be an answer without taking it to a garage, surely?

uk.rec.cars.maintenance might have some answers

(my first thought is the head gaskets don't usually last long enough
to need a top up to the windscreen washer)