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Does your
car need a service?
Most modern
cars only need a service once a
year, but older cars require a
service once every six months. The
manufacturer's service hand book
will set what is best for your car.
The type of service you need will
also be affected by how you use your
car. For example, lots of short
journeys where the engine does not
have a chance to warm up properly
will probably mean more frequent oil
and filter changes.
Running Faults
and Repairs
Ask to speak
to a mechanic or technician about
the problem. Explain the problem in
as much detail as you can. If you
can, include when the problem
occurs, for example, only when
engine is cold, or after the vehicle
has been left standing.
Below is a
complete schedule of our full
service details:
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Change
engine oil and filter
Valve clearance, check and adjust (except hydraulic adjusters)
Air cleaner, paper element, check and renew if required
Ignition system check (points, cap, rotor arm if applicable)
Spark plugs, renew
Ignition timing, check, renew if required
Engine idle speed, measure and adjust CO if required
Fuel system, check for leaks
Drive belts, check and adjust
Cooling system, check for antifreeze strength and leaks, top up coolant if
required
Battery, check condition, top up if applicable, clean and grease terminals
Carburetter, check security, top up damper if applicable
Power steering, check for leaks, top up if required
Check brake and clutch fluid, top up if required
Automatic transmission, if fitted, check oil level, top up if required
Screen washers, top up reservoir
Bonnet release catch and hinges, check operation and lubricate
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Under the vehicle |
Remove
road wheels, check front
disc condition and pad wear
Remove drums if applicable,
check lining condition and
examine cylinders
Check handbrake travel,
adjust if required
Brake pipes and hoses, check
for leaks and corrosion
Exhaust system, check for
security, leaks and
corrosion
Ball joints and
transmission, check for wear
Shock absorbers, check for
condition and operation
Steering gear, check for
wear & gaiters for leaks
CV joints (FWD) check for
wear and gaiters for splits
Clutch, adjust if required
(if applicable)
Tracking, check
Gearbox, rear axle (if
applicable), check oil
level, top up if required
Tyres, check and report
condition, correct inflation
if required, including spare
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Inside the vehicle |
Interior lights and
instrument lights, hazard
light switch check
Windscreen and headlamp,
washers and wipers, check
Door hinges and locks,
lubricate
Heating and ventilation
controls, check
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Outside the vehicle |
Lights, check operation
Headlamps, check alignment
Boot lid / tailgate hinges,
lubricate
Refit road wheels, tighten
retaining nut to the correct
torque
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Road Test |
Check
operation of vehicle and
instruments
Brake test
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