Vehicle service work schedule

No additional work will be carried out without prior approval:

• Check lights, side, reverse, number plate, fog, brake, tail, indicators, headlights, repeaters, reactors, and hazards


• Check number plate condition


• Check fuel cap condition


• Check horn operation


• Check ABS warning light for correct operation


• Check heater plug indicator (Diesel)


• Check seat belts front and rear (inc. lap belt)


• Check windscreen wiper blade condition


• Check washer operation (front and rear)


• Check shock absorbers (bounce test)


• Check tyre wear and record measurements


• Lubricate accessible door hinges



• Under the Bonnet


• Renew air filter if required


• Remove and check pollen filter condition (additional cost)


• Replace pollen filter (additional cost)


• Check and top-up brake fluid


• Replace brake fluid every 2 years (additional cost)


• Screen and headlight washer reservoir, check and top-up


• Power steering reservoir. Top-up if required


• Check cooling fan for operation (where applicable)


• Check and top up antifreeze/coolant


• Drain and replace coolant if due (additional cost)


• Visual check of hoses & pipes for condition (where visible)


• Check battery clean & grease terminals & check voltage


• Replace external petrol fuel filter if required (additional cost)


• Replace external diesel fuel filter if required (additional cost)


• Visual inspection of drive belts (adjust where applicable)


• Check timing/cam belt replacement (report if due)


• Renew spark plugs (Platinum, long life, multi electrode or twin spark engines at extra charge)


• Lubricate bonnet latch and hinge



• Vehicle Raised


• Renew engine oil (synthetic & specialist oils at extra charge)


• Replace oil filter


• Run engine and check for engine and gear box oil leaks


• Refit sump plug


• Check wheel bearings for play and noise


• Check steering components for wear, corrosion and leaks


• Visually inspect brakes where visible


• Remove wheels & inspect brake drums for condition & wear


• Visually inspect brake system hydraulics for leaks & corrosion


• Check brake servo operation


• Check handbrake operation and adjust if needed


• Inspect and report on exhaust system


• Inspect front wheel cylinders/calipers for leaks and operation


• Check and record tyre pressures for all 5 tyres


• Check prop-shaft/drive shaft, joints and gaiters for security and condition


• Check suspension springs


• Check shock absorbers



• Road Test


• Check gear box operation


• Check engine noise


• Check clutch operation


• Check for excessive exhaust smoke


• Check steering operation


• Brake test with report



• After Road Test


• Recheck engine oil levels


• Check wheel nut torque settings and adjust if needed


• Stamp service book if available