Servicing Checklist
Keeping your vehicle in optimal working condition is not just important for safety on the road, it also ensures that you save money through efficient motoring.
Universal Tyres offer car and van servicing at a number of our branches, providing either an interim or full service at competitive rates. Please see below for a more in-depth breakdown.
Driving Vehicle Into Centre
| Component | Check/Action | Full | Interim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instruments, Gauges & Warning Lights | Check instruments / warning light operation | ||
| Horn | Check operation | ||
| Clutch | Check operation – (manual only) | ||
| Windscreen Washers | Check operation and alignment – adjust if required | ||
| Wipers | Check operation and condition |
Inside Centre
| Component | Check/Action | Full | Interim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Indicator Light | Reset | ||
| Check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes | Record diagnostic codes on condition report | ||
| Front and Rear, Side and Main Lights | Check operation, condition and security | ||
| Indicators/Hazard Lights | Check operation, condition and security | ||
| Brake and Reverse Lights | Check operation, condition and security | ||
| Fog and Numbering Plate Lights | Check operation, condition and security | ||
| Interior Lights | Check operation and condition | ||
| Seat Belts | Check operation and condition | ||
| Hand Brake | Check operation | ||
| Front Windscreen | Check for damage | ||
| Mirrors | Check operation and condition | ||
| Door Check Straps | Check operation – lubricate (excluding plastic straps) |
Under the Bonnet
| Component | Check/Action | Full | Interim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | Check security, clean – grease terminals | ||
| Auxilliary Drive Belt | Check condition – adjust if necessary | ||
| Fuel pipes | Check for routing, damage and corrosion | ||
| Brake pipes | Check for routing, damage and corrosion | ||
| Radiator, Coolant Hoses | Check for damage and leaks | ||
| Spark Plugs | Renew (petrol only) | ||
| Air Filter | Renew | ||
| Fuel Filter | Renew (diesel only) | ||
| Brake Fluid | Check boiling point and condition | ||
| Coolant Check | Check strength using dipstick – check fluid level | ||
| Windscreen Washer Fluid | Check fluid level – top up | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | Check fluid level – top up | ||
| Bonnet Catch | Check operation – lubricate |
Under the Vehicle
| Component | Check/Action | Full | Interim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil Filter | Replace oil filter | ||
| Engine Oil | Drain oil | ||
| Fuel Pipes | Check for routing, damage and corrosion | ||
| Brake Pipes and Hoses | Check for routing, damage and corrosion | ||
| Radiator, Coolant Hoses | Check for routing, damage and corrosion | ||
| Engine, Transmission and Rear Axle | Check for damage and leaks | ||
| Drive Shaft Joints and Gaiters | Check for wear, damage and condition | ||
| Steering, Suspension Linkages and Ball Joints | Check for wear, damage and condition | ||
| Shock Absorbers | Check operation and condition | ||
| Wheel Bearings | Check for play and condition | ||
| Wheel Balance | Re-balance (including spare wheel) | ||
| Exhaust System and Mountings | Check condition | ||
| Braking System | Complete brake check on vehicle condition report | ||
| Tyres | Complete tyre check on vehicle condition report | ||
| Wheel Alignment | Check wheel alignment – toe, out, in |
Final Under the Bonnet
| Component | Check/Action | Full | Interim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil | Check level | ||
| Brake Fluid | Check fluid level – top up |
Prepare Vehicle for Hand Back
| Component | Check/Action | Full | Interim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road Test Vehicle | Listen for abnormal noise or vibration | ||
| Service Book | Stamp and sign |
