What is done when we carry out a full service on your vehicle?
To install protective seat covers and floor mats
Interior
- Checking of dash lights
- Condition of seatbelts
- Operation of windscreen washers and wipers
Exterior
- Condition of bodywork of all lights
- Lubrication of all door locks and key barrels
- Lubrication of door, bonnet and boot hinges
- Check condition of all wiper blades
- Checking and adjusting spare tyre condition and pressure
Under bonnet
- Check and top up all levels
- Add screen wash additive to washer system
- Carry out a visual inspection of electrical wiring
- Carry out visual inspection of all coolant pipes
- Check condition of auxiliary drive belts
- Check battery for security
- Check top of radiator for damage/leaks
- Replacement of air filter
- Replacement of pollen filter
- Replacement of oil filter
- Replacement of fuel filter
- Replacement of spark plugs (petrol engine only)
- Carry out visual inspection of timing belt
Vehicle fully raised on the ramp
- Drain engine oilearbox oil level
- Replacement of oil filter (if not accessible from under bonnet)
- Visual inspection of engine for any oil leaks or damage
- Visual inspection of radiator and cooling system for leaks or damage
- Visually checking of sub-frame for damage or corrosion
- Visually checking exhaust system condition and security
- Visually checking brake and fuel lines for condition, security and corrosion
- Visually checking tyre tread depth and structure
- Visually checking complete underside of vehicle
- Refit engine sump plug
Vehicle half raised on the ramp
- Full inspection of front and rear brakes (with the removal of wheels and rear drums where require)
- Checking of front and rear suspension (with the help of an assistant and lever bar to ensure any abnormal wear is found)
- Checking of all flexible brake pipes for splits bulges or cracking
- Checking and adjusting all tyre pressures
- Visually checking all steering components for abnormal wear and tear
- Checking of all wheel bearings for play, noise and roughness
Vehicle back on floor
- Add new oil to engine and ensure level is correct
- Clean engine and engine bay
- Reset service indicator if fitted
- To stamp service book
- To carry out a road test ( checking clutch operation, A.B.S function, steering for pulling etc)
To remove protective seat covers and floor mats