Car Servicing – Stockport

Pre check

• Check vehicle history. Customer comments/requests
• Walk around the vehicle, making note of any changes to bodywork, lamps etc.
• Fit protective covers

Vehicle at ground level

• Check handbrake travel
• Check seat belt condition and operation
• Check operation of lights, horn, wipers and washers (inc. rear screen)
• Check antifreeze concentration and top up fluid level (protection level – c)
• Visually inspect brake/clutch fluid, carry out brake fluid test and enter results. Top up fluid as necessary
• Remove spare wheel from vehicle

Vehicle at waist level

• Check all tyres for correct type, damage, evidence of misalignment and wear, and inspect wheel rims for damage
• Measure tyre tread depths, adjust tyre pressures as required and enter results below
• Visually check front brake pads and brake discs for wear
• Check steering
• Check suspension
• Check gearbox & oil level
• Check final drive

Vehicle at Head Height

• Remove sump plug and drain engine oil (when hot). Remove oil filter
• Check all visual brake pipes and hoses for corrosion, damage, leaks and security
• Complete and prioritize report/comments sheet
• Report to Workshop Supervisor
• Refit sump plug and fit new oil filter

Vehicle at ground level

• Refill engine with vehicle specified oil. Start engine and check for leaks.
• Drain water from fuel filter (diesel only) and bleed fuel system as necessary.
• Check engine oil and top up if necessary
• Check and top up the windscreen washers with additive mixture
• Replace and secure spare wheel
• Ensure that any customer requests/comments have been actioned

Reception

• Where applicable check and stamp customers service record book

Pre Check

• Check vehicle history
• Check timing belt replacement
• Check for damage to bodywork, lamps and trims
• Fit protective covers
• Check condition and operations of all seat belts
• Check operation of interior and exterior lights
• Check operations of ABS and air bag warning lights
• Check air conditioning operation including bad odour
• Check windscreen washers and wipers
• Check horn
• Check operation of suspension dampers
• Lubricate all door hinges, locks and bonnet catches
• Check fuel cap

Under the bonnet

• Check cooling system including fan operation
• Check and record Anti-freeze protection
• Check and record brake fluid condition
• Check all auxiliary drive belts (not timing belt).
• Check engine breather system
• Check vacuum pipes
• Check power steering operation and fluid condition
• Check throttle body. Clean if required.
• Check battery level and lubricate terminals
• Check and top up under bonnet fluid levels
• Replace air filter*
• Replace spark plugs*
• Replace fuel filter
• Replace pollen filter (some vehicles may incur additional charge)

Vehicle Raised

• Change oil, filter and fit new sump plug washer
• Check fuel lines and brakes pipes
• Check the condition and security of the exhaust
• Check the top up axle and transfer box oil levels
• Check and top up gearbox oil level
• Check all steering and suspension joints, mountings and gaiters
• Carry out tyre report
• Check all wheel bearings for excessive play and noise (adjust if required)
• Check CV gaiters and joint for wear or splits
• Check clutch cable/cylinder
• Grease all greasing points
• Check operation and condition of front brakes
• Check operation and condition of rear brakes (including handbrake)
• Carry out brake report

Vehicle Lowered

• Refill engine with specified grade oil
• Torque wheel nuts/studs

To Finish

• Road test vehicle and report any findings
• Re-check engine oil level.
• Carry out emission report.*
• Carry out engine management code read* (if required, at additional charge)
• Reset service interval indicator.*
• Ensure all upholstery, gear lever, steering wheel, etc are clean
• Carry out courtesy vehicle wash
• Stamp service book

*Where applicable