Annual Service comprehensive inspection checklist

Checks carried out:

1. Fit seat cover & floor mat
2. Drain oil & refill
3. Replace oil filter
4. Check for general oil leaks – report serious leaks
5. Check for timing belt replacement interval & report
6. Check radiator condition & security & report
7. Check condition of radiator cap
8. Check coolant hoses for leaks & condition, check securing clips for tightness & report
9. Visually inspect expansion tank for leaks & cap security
10. Check electric cooling fan for operation where applicable
11. Check condition & tension of serpentine/Auxiliary belts (not timing/cam belt)
12. Replace Air filter
13. Report if spark plugs are due to be changed (visually & by mileage)
14. Check & record coolant strength/ top up as required
15. Check fuel cap condition
16. Check visual conditions of fuel lines
17. Check clutch operation
18. Check up & top up brake fluid
19. Check driveshaft gaiters & report
20. Check prop/driveshaft/joints & grease nipples where fitted
21. Check & top up axle &/or transaxle oil (if applicable)
22. Check operation of exterior lights
23. Check operation of interior lights
24. Check headlamp alignment & advise
25. Check horn
26. Check diesel heater plug indicator operation where fitted
27. Check battery security & lubricate terminals
28. Top up battery (where applicable)
29. Visually inspect HT leads /distributer cap/coil pack(s) (where applicable)
30. Check/top-up PAS fluid reservoir
31. Check steering/suspension components for wear & corrosion
32. Check steering rack gaiters condition & report
33. Check wheel bearings for excessive noise &/or play
34. Check shock absorber condition & report any leaks as necessary
35. Grease steering/suspension
36. Inspect exhaust system for leaks, supports & corrosion
37. Visual smoke check (diesels only)
38. Check brake pads for wear & report
39. Check brake callipers for fluid leaks & security
40. Check brake shoes for wear (if applicable)
41. Check brake load sensing valve for operation &/or leaks
42. Inspect wheel cylinders for correct operation & leaks
43. Visually check brakes hydraulic system for leaks & report
44. Check parking brake linkages & travel & report
45. Check brake discs/drums for wear, corrosion & pitting & report
46. Test & report brake fluid boiling point
47. Check brake servo operation
48. Check for warning lamps & report
49. Remove wheels
50. Check tyre size & fitted according to side wall instructions
51. Check tyre condition & tread depth & report (see overleaf)
52. Check & adjust tyre pressures as necessary
53. Set wheel nut torques to correct setting
54. Check windscreen wipers (front & rear) condition & report
55. Check windscreen washer operation & top-up if required
56. Check windscreen for chips/cracks
57. Check wing & interior mirrors condition
58. Check number plate condition
59. Check pollen/cabin filter condition & report
60. Check all seat belts
61. Lubricate all door hinges
62. Lubricate bonnet catch
63. Reset service indicator (subject to data)
64. Stamp service history record
65. Remove seat cover & floor mat
66. final checks & test drive if required.