Highly professional
and cost-effective
vehicle servicing
in Brentwood

A service will involve a thorough inspection of your car’s condition, checking for wear and tear and potential problems. You could have an interim or full service. Some of the things a service includes are:

• Initial checks
• Collect vehicle from specified address – if required
• Check vehicle history – in service book
  Note customer comments and recommendations
• Check for damage to body work
• Check trims
• Check lamps
• Check number plates
• Check mirrors
• Check timing belt interval – online or in service book
• Log vehicle condition

Vehicle on the ground

• Check ABS
• Check all interior warning lights
• Check horn
• Check condition and operation of seatbelts
• Check operation of interior lights and switches
• Check operation of exterior lights and switches
• Check front and rear windscreen wipers and washers
• Check condition and security of windscreen
• Check condition and security of rear-view mirror
• Check fuel cap
• Check air conditioning
• Check and top up power steering reservoir
• Check PAS
• Check auxiliary belt
• Check fan belts
• Check pollen/cabin filter – replace at extra cost
• Check battery condition and security
• Check clutch operation
• Check handbrake operation and travel
• Check and top up all under bonnet fluid levels
• Check and top up brake fluid
• Check and top up antifreeze
• Check and top up clutch fluid

Top up of the above fluids, if required (additional surcharge of £6)

• Lubricate door hinges
• Lubricate catches and locks (where required)
• Check coolant system for leaks
• Check engine cooling fan
• Check operation of throttle and lubricate as required
• Replace air filter (if required additional £12.50 charge)
• Replace spark plugs if applicable (at extra cost)
• Visually inspect condition of HT leads
• Log inspection details

Vehicle raised / off the ground

• Carry out underbody inspection (check for any corrosion)
• Replace engine oil (specialist if required (£25)
• 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)
• Check condition of distributor cap
• Check engine and gearbox mounts for wear
• 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 (wheels removed)
• Check condition and operation of rear brakes (wheels removed)
• Refit wheels (if applicable) – set wheel torque
• Additional checks as per manufacturer schedule
• Log inspection details

Final checks

• Conduct road test
• Check exhaust emissions and idle speed
• Reset service light (where applicable)
• Stamp service book
• Deliver vehicle to specified address – if required
• Log vehicle delivery condition