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Our Service Checklist        
         
2 Mile Road Test at controllable speed . A B C D
         
Check - Vehicle pulling under normal driving conditions and braking. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Vehicle vibration through steering wheel or brake peddle. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Vehicle for noise relating to suspension or bearings. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Vehicle performance under driving conditions. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Clutch operation, function looking for judder and slip. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Steering for correct operation and performance. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Steering wheel for off-set position. Yes Yes Yes Yes
         
Exterior Vehicle Check. A B C D
         
Check - All doors for operation, function and lubricate. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Boot / tailgate for operation, function and lubricate. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Bonnet for operation, function and lubricate. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Fuel cap / flap for condition, operation and function. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Wiper blades for condition and security. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - All mirrors for security and condition. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - The operation of all exterior lights. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Front and Rear Number Plates for condition and security. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Headlamp aim on dip beam. No Yes Yes Yes
         
Interior Cabin Check A B C D
         
Check - Steering wheel for free-play and operation. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Hand brake lever for travel, free play and operation. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Brake peddle for free play and operation. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Clutch peddle for correct operation. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Wiper / washers for correct function and operation. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Indicators switch for correct function and operation. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - All interior lights for correct function and operation. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Horn for correct function and operation. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - ABS warning light for correct function and operation. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Glow plug warning light for correct function and operation. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - All seats / seatbacks for correct security and operation. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - All seat belts for condition, security and operation. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Windscreen. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Rear view mirror for security. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Air conditioning operation. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Starter motor for correct cranking operation. Yes Yes Yes Yes
         
Under Bonnet Check A B C D
         
Check - Fan / Alternator Belts for Condition. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - all Auxiliary Belts for Condition. (EXCLUDING TIMING/CAM BELT) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Steering Rack Gaiters if applicable. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Suspension Top Mounts if applicable. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Visually for any oil leaks and report. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Radiator / cap for leaks and condition. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Brake master cylinder for leaks and condition. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Expansion bottle for leaks and condition. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Coolant hoses for leaks and condition if visible. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - hydraulic system for leaks and condition if visible. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Fuel lines for leaks and condition if visible. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Throttle linkage and lubricate when applicable. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Throttle body and clean if applicable. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Visually distributor cap Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Visually ignition leads. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - General vehicle condition for corrosion etc. Yes Yes Yes Yes
         
Vehicle Raised A B C D
         
Check - Exhaust system for condition and security. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Suspension dampers for condition and leakage. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Leaf springs for condition and security. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Suspension bushes for condition. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Coil springs for condition. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Hand brake linkage if visible. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Prop-shaft for security and condition. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Driveshaft gaiters for condition. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Visually all brake linings if viewing accessible. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Brake pipes / lines for leaks and condition if visible. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Fuel lines for leaks and condition if visible. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Petrol tank for leaks and condition if visible. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Power steering pipes for leaks and condition if visible. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Steering column for security and condition if visible. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - General vehicle condition for corrosion etc. Yes Yes Yes Yes
         
Vehicle Fully Raised A B C D
         
Check - All tyres for condition, depth, cuts and lumps. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Steering for free-play and excess movement. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Suspension joints for condition and excess movement. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Suspension dampers for furthers condition and leakage. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Wheel bearings for excess movement and excess roughness. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Coil springs for further condition assessment. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Driveshaft gaiters for further condition assessment. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Steering Rack gaiters for further condition assessment. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - General vehicle condition for corrosion etc. Yes Yes Yes Yes
         
Remove Wheels A B C D
         
Check - All tyres for wheel balance. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Brake pads / shoes for condition and thickness. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Brake discs / drums for condition and thickness. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Front brake calipers for condition and leakages. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Brake cylinders for condition and leakages. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Brake hoses / pipes for condition and leakages. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Hand brake cable for condition, function and operation. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - General vehicle condition for corrosion etc. Yes Yes Yes Yes
         
Lubricate or Grease A B C D
         
Lubricate - All door, bonnet, tailgate and boot hinges if accessible. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Lubricate - All handbrake pivots if applicable and accessible. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Grease - All wheel bearings where applicable and accessible. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Grease - All steering and suspension joints where applicable and accessible. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Grease - Prop-shaft where applicable and accessible. Yes Yes Yes Yes
         
Adjust and Re-set A B C D
         
Adjust - Alternator / fan belts if applicable. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Adjust - Auxiliary belts if applicable. (Does not include timing belt) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Adjust - Brakes where applicable. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Adjust - Hand brake cable were applicable. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Adjust - Clutch where applicable. Yes Yes Yes Yes
         
Test and Top Up A B C D
         
Test - Emissions levels No Yes  Yes  Yes 
Test - Brake fluid water/boiling content and top up if necessary. Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Test - Battery and top up if necessary. Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Test - Alternator for correct charging operation and security. Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Check - Top up clutch fluid if necessary. Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Check - Top up power steering fluid if necessary. Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Check - Top up ant-freeze if necessary. Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Check - Top up windscreen washers. Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Check - Top up gearbox if accessible and applicable. No Yes  Yes  Yes 
Check - Top up auto transmission if accessible and applicable. No Yes  Yes  Yes 
Check - Top up axle oil where if accessible and applicable No Yes  Yes  Yes 
         
Remove and Replace. A B C D
         
Remove - Replace oil filter. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Remove - Replace engine oil. (NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR LONG LIFE OIL) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Remove - Replace spark plugs if applicable. (NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR LONG LIFE PLUGS) No No Yes Yes
Remove - Replace air filter. No Yes Yes Yes
Remove - Replace diesel fuel filter. No Yes No Yes
Remove - Replace petrol fuel filter. No No No Yes
Remove - Replace pollen/cabin filter. No No No Yes
Remove - Replace brake fluid and bleed braking system. No No No Yes
Remove - Replace anti-freeze/cooling system. No No No Yes
         
Final Checks A B C D
         
Check - All wheels for correct torque setting. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - All Tyres for correct air pressure. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Re-set service light if applicable. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Re-set engine diagnostics if applicable. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Check - Service book and stanp if applicale. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Final road test. Yes Yes Yes Yes

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