Interim | Initial Checks | Full |
Examine vehicle history | ||
Note customer comments and recommendations | ||
Examine for damage to body work | ||
Examine trims | ||
Examine lamps | ||
Examine number plates | ||
Examine mirrors | ||
Examine timing belt interval |
Interim | Vehicle on the ground | Full |
Examine ABS | ||
Examine all interior warning lights | ||
Examine horn | ||
Examine condition and operation of seatbelts | ||
Examine operation of interior lights and switches | ||
Examine operation of exterior lights and switches | ||
Examine front and rear windscreen wipers and washers | ||
Examine condition and security of windscreen | ||
Examine condition and security of rear view mirror | ||
Examine fuel cap | ||
Examine air conditioning | ||
Examine and top up power steering reservoir | ||
Examine PAS | ||
Examine auxiliary belt | ||
Examine fan belts | ||
Examine pollen/cabin filter | ||
Examine battery condition and security | ||
Examine clutch operation | ||
Examine handbrake operation and travel | ||
Examine and top up gearbox oil | ||
Examine and top up axle oil | ||
Examine and top up transfer box oil (if applicable) | ||
Examine and top up all under bonnet fluid levels | ||
Examine and top up brake fluid | ||
Examine and top up antifreeze | ||
Examine and top up clutch fluid | ||
Lubricate door hinges | ||
Lubricate catches and locks (where required) | ||
Examine coolant systems for leaks | ||
Examine engine cooling fan | ||
Examine operation of throttle and lubricate as required | ||
Replace spark plugs if applicable (at extra cost) | ||
Visually inspect condition of HT leads |
Interim | Vehicle raised / off the Ground | Full |
Carry out underbody inspection (check for any corrosion) | ||
Replace engine oil (specialist if required additional cost) | ||
Replace oil filter | ||
Check condition and security of steering | ||
Check condition and security of suspension | ||
Check condition and security of mountings | ||
Check condition and security of gaiters | ||
Check exhaust system for security and leaks | ||
Check fuel lines for security and leaks | ||
Check brake pipes | ||
Check hoses | ||
Check handbrake cables | ||
Check cylinders/callipers for leakage (if applicable) | ||
Test starter motor cranking operation and security | ||
Visually inspect radiator and coolant pipes/hoses for security and leaks | ||
Check all wheel bearings for noise/free play | ||
Check tyre condition and adjust pressure (if required) | ||
Check and record brake pads/shoes for condition and operation | ||
Check and record drums and discs for condition and operation | ||
Check condition and operation of front brakes | ||
Check condition and operation of rear brakes |
Interim | Final Checks | Full |
Check exhaust emissions and idle speed | ||
Reset service light (where applicable) | ||
Stamp service book |