Servicing

This Service Includes:

Engine

• Drain engine oil and refill.
• Special or synthetic oils are subject to additional charge.
• Replace oil filter.
• Check for excessive oil leaks.
• Check condition and security of under tray.

Drive System

• Check for correct clutch operation.
• Check for correct gearbox operation.
• Check and top up clutch fluid where applicable.
• Check drive shaft gaitors for security and report leaks.

Electrical

• Check operation of exterior lights.
• Check horn.
• Check battery condition and print results.
• Check dashboard warning lights.

Steering & Suspension

• Check and top up power steering reservoir where applicable.
• Check steering and suspension components for wear and corrosion.
• Check steering rack gaiters condition.
• Check wheel bearings for excessive play or roughness.
• Carry out shock absorber bounce test.

Exhaust

• Inspect exhaust system (including catalyst if fitted) for leaks, security and noise.
• Visual check for exhaust smoke.

Brakes

• Check brake pads for wear or damage.
• Check brake callipers for leaks and security.
• Check service brake shoes for wear or damage – clean and adjust if required (excludes internal handbrake shoes).
• Inspect operation of wheel cylinders and report any leaks.
• Visually check brake hydraulic system, pipes and hoses for any leaks, chafing and corrosion.
• Check security of handbrake linkages and travel. Lubricate and adjust if required.
• Check brake discs and drums for wear, cracks, corrosion and scoring or pitting (excluding internal drums).
• Check brake fluid level and top up if required.

Tyres and Wheels

• Remove road wheels.
• Check tyre size and whether tyre is fitted to side wall instructions.
• Check tyre condition and tread depth (including spare).
• Check and adjust tyre pressures (including spare).
• Set wheel nut torque to manufacturer’s settings.
• Check wheels for correct balance (including spare).

Vision

• Check windscreen wiper condition and operation.
• Check rear wiper condition and operation (if fitted).
• Check windscreen washer operations, align jets and top up if required.

Internal

• Advise if cabin filter is required according to age/mileage recommendations and last change.

General

• Reset vehicle service light where applicable (subject to data and tooling availability).
• Stamp service book (indicating a Service has been carried out).

This Service Includes:

Engine

• Drain engine oil and refill.
• Special or synthetic oils are subject to additional charge.
• Replace oil filter.
• Check for excessive oil leaks.
• Check for timing belt (cambelt) replacement interval and report if replacement due according to mileage or age.
• Check radiator condition.
• Check coolant cap seals.
• Check coolant hoses for leaks and condition and security.
• Check electric cooling fan for operation where applicable.
• Check condition and tension of fan or alternator belt. Adjust or report on condition.
• Check condition and adjust auxiliary drive belts if required (excluding cambelt).
• Replace air filter.
• Report if spark plugs are due to be changed according to mileage. An additional charge applies for the supply of plugs and fitment.
• Check and record antifreeze strength and minimum temperature and top up coolant as required.
• Check condition and security of under tray.

Fuel

• Check fuel cap seal condition.
• Check visual condition of fuel lines.

Drive System

• Check for correct clutch operation.
• Check for correct gearbox operation.
• Check and top up clutch fluid where applicable.
• Check drive shaft gaitors for security and report leaks.
• Grease prop/shaft if applicable.
• Check and top up axle and/or transaxle oil if applicable.
• Top up gearbox fluid where applicable and not sealed.

Electrical

• Check operation of exterior lights.
• Check horn.
• Check diesel heater plug indicator operation where fitted.
• Check battery security and lubricate terminals.
• Check battery condition and print results.
• Check dashboard warning lights.
• Visual inspection of HT (high tension) leads.

Steering & Suspension

• Check and top up power steering reservoir where applicable.
• Check steering and suspension components for wear and corrosion.
• Check steering rack gaiters condition.
• Check wheel bearings for excessive play or roughness.
• Carry out shock absorber bounce test.
• Grease steering and suspension where applicable.

Exhaust

• Inspect exhaust system (including catalyst if fitted) for leaks, security and noise.
• Visual check for exhaust smoke.

Brakes

• Check brake pads for wear or damage.
• Check brake callipers for leaks and security.
• Check service brake shoes for wear or damage – clean and adjust if required (excludes internal handbrake shoes).
• Inspect operation of wheel cylinders and report any leaks.
• Visually check brake hydraulic system, pipes and hoses for any leaks, chafing and corrosion.
• Check security of handbrake linkages and travel. Lubricate and adjust if required.
• Check brake discs and drums for wear, cracks, corrosion and scoring or pitting (excluding internal drums).
• Check brake fluid level and top up if required.
• Check brake servo operation.
• Carry out brake fluid boil test and record readings.

Tyres and Wheels

• Remove road wheels.
• Check tyre size and whether tyre is fitted to side wall instructions.
• Check tyre condition and tread depth (including spare).
• Check and adjust tyre pressures (including spare).
• Set wheel nut torque to manufacturer’s settings.
• Check wheels for correct balance (including spare).

Vision

• Check windscreen wiper condition and operation.
• Check rear wiper condition and operation (if fitted).
• Check windscreen washer operations, align jets and top up if required.
• Check windscreen for chips and cracks.
• Check mirror condition (interior and exterior).
• Check number plate condition.

Internal

• Advise if cabin filter is required according to age/mileage recommendations and last change.
• Check seatbelts – front and rear including lap belt.
• Check operation of all external door locks.
• Lubricate accessible door hinges (with white grease).

General

• Reset vehicle service light where applicable (subject to data and tooling availability).
• Conduct road test.
• Lubricate bonnet catch.
• Stamp service book (indicating a Service has been carried out).

This Service Includes:

Engine

• Drain engine oil and refill.
• Special or synthetic oils are subject to additional charge.
• Replace oil filter.
• Check for excessive oil leaks.
• Check for timing belt (cambelt) replacement interval and report if replacement due according to mileage or age.
• Check radiator condition.
• Check coolant cap seals.
• Check coolant hoses for leaks and condition and security.
• Check electric cooling fan for operation where applicable.
• Check condition and tension of fan or alternator belt. Adjust or report on condition.
• Check condition and adjust auxiliary drive belts if required (excluding cambelt).
• Replace air filter.
• Drain out cooling system and replace coolant to correct specification.
• Replace spark plugs for petrol engines only. An additional charge applies for platinum or long life plugs.
• Check condition and security of under tray.

Fuel

• Check fuel cap seal condition.
• Check visual condition of fuel lines.
• Replace fuel filter (if fitted and external from fuel tank).

Drive System

• Check for correct clutch operation.
• Check for correct gearbox operation.
• Check and top up clutch fluid where applicable.
• Check drive shaft gaitors for security and report leaks.
• Grease prop/shaft if applicable.
• Check and top up axle and/or transaxle oil if applicable.
• Top up gearbox fluid where applicable and not sealed.

Electrical

• Check operation of exterior lights.
• Check horn.
• Check diesel heater plug indicator operation where fitted.
• Check battery security and lubricate terminals.
• Check battery condition and print results.
• Top up battery/non-sealed units only.
• Check dashboard warning lights.
• Visual inspection of HT (high tension) leads.
• Test effectiveness of starter motor.
• Test alternator charging rate – check security.

Steering & Suspension

• Check and top up power steering reservoir where applicable.
• Check steering and suspension components for wear and corrosion.
• Check steering rack gaiters condition.
• Check wheel bearings for excessive play or roughness.
• Carry out shock absorber bounce test.
• Grease steering and suspension where applicable.

Exhaust

• Inspect exhaust system (including catalyst if fitted) for leaks, security and noise.
• Visual check for exhaust smoke.

Brakes

• Check brake pads for wear or damage.
• Check brake callipers for leaks and security.
• Check service brake shoes for wear or damage – clean and adjust if required (excludes internal handbrake shoes).
• Inspect operation of wheel cylinders and report any leaks.
• Visually check brake hydraulic system, pipes and hoses for any leaks, chafing and corrosion.
• Check security of handbrake linkages and travel. Lubricate and adjust if required.
• Check brake discs and drums for wear, cracks, corrosion and scoring or pitting (excluding internal drums).
• Check brake servo operation.
• Replace brake fluid and bleed system.

Tyres and Wheels

• Remove road wheels.
• Check tyre size and whether tyre is fitted to side wall instructions.
• Check tyre condition and tread depth (including spare).
• Check and adjust tyre pressures (including spare).
• Set wheel nut torque to manufacturer’s settings.
• Check wheels for correct balance (including spare).

Vision

• Check windscreen wiper condition and operation.
• Check rear wiper condition and operation (if fitted).
• Check windscreen washer operations, align jets and top up if required.
• Check windscreen for chips and cracks.
• Check mirror condition (interior and exterior).
• Check number plate condition.

Internal

• Advise if cabin filter is required according to age/mileage recommendations and last change.
• Check seatbelts – front and rear including lap belt.
• Check operation of all external door locks.
• Lubricate accessible door hinges (with white grease).

General

• Reset vehicle service light where applicable (subject to data and tooling availability).
• Conduct road test.
• Lubricate bonnet catch.
• Stamp service book (indicating a Service has been carried out).