Family Run Business Established in 1983
Call 01326 312280
Carrying out a full service on your Car
A full service on your vehicle will take aproximatly half the day and its best to book a week in advance for your convenience. Below is the check list our mechanic carries out. Due to the difference in price of parts for specific vehicles its best to ask for a rough price when booking in.
Pre Engine Checks
- Check the vehicle History
- Check timing belt replacement interval
- Check for damage to bodywork, lamps and trims
- Fit protective covers
- Check Condition and operation of all seat belts
- Check operation of interior and exterior lights
- Check operation 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
- Apply treatments to remove internal contamination
- 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 all under bonnet fluid levels
- Replace air filter
- Replace Spark plugs
- Replace fuel filter
- Replace pollen filter
- Check emissions and note results
Vehicle Raised
- Check oil, filter and fit new sump plug washer
- Check fuel lines and brake pipes
- Check the condition and security of exhaust
- Check and top up axle and transfer box oil levels
- Check and top up gear box oil level
- Check all steering and suspension joints, mountings and gaiters
- Check all wheel bearings for excessive play and noise
- Check CV gaiters and joints for wear or splits
- Carry out tyre report
- Check clutch cable/cylinder
- Grease all greasing points
- Check operation and condition of front brakes
- Check operation and condition of rear brakes
- Check operation and condition of hand brake
- 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
- Reset service interval indicator
- Ensure all upholstery, gear lever, steering wheel, ect. are clean
- Stamp service book(s)
