Major 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. Replace spark plugs (if applicable) long life extra charge*
14. Check fuel cap condition
15. Replace fuel filter (unless long life in-tank filter)
16. Check visual conditions of fuel lines
17. Test effectiveness of starter motor
18. Test alternator charge rate
19. Check & report engine mountings
20. Check & report gearbox mountings
21. Check clutch operation
22. Top-up transmission fluid (Auto)
23. Top-up gearbox oil (manual)
24. Drain & replace brake fluid
25. Test coolant boiling point & top up as required
26. Check driveshaft gaiters & report
27. Check prop/driveshaft/joints & grease nipples where fitted
28. Check & top up axle &/or transaxle oil (if applicable)
29. Check operation of exterior lights
30. Check operation of interior lights
31. Check headlamp alignment & advise
32. Check horn
33. Check diesel heater plug indicator operation where fitted
34. Check battery security & lubricate terminals
35. Top up battery (where applicable)
36. Visually inspect HT leads /distributer cap/coil pack(s) (where applicable)
37. Check/top-up PAS fluid reservoir
38. Check steering/suspension components for wear & corrosion
39. Check steering rack gaiters condition & report
40. Check wheel bearings for excessive noise &/or play
41. Check shock absorber condition & report any leaks as necessary
42. Grease steering/suspension
43. Inspect exhaust system for leaks, supports & corrosion
44. Visual smoke check (diesels only)
45. Check brake pads for wear & report
46. Check brake callipers for fluid leaks & security
47. Check brake shoes for wear (if applicable)
48. Check brake load sensing valve for operation &/or leaks
49. Inspect wheel cylinders for correct operation & leaks
50. Visually check brakes hydraulic system for leaks & report
51. Check parking brake linkages & travel & report
52. Check brake discs/drums for wear, corrosion & pitting & report
53. Test & report brake fluid boiling point
54. Check brake servo operation
55. Check anti slip pedal rubbers
56. Check for warning lamps & report
57. Remove wheels
58. Check tyre size & fitted according to side wall instructions
59. Check tyre condition & tread depth & report (see overleaf)
60. Check & adjust tyre pressures as necessary
61. Set wheel nut torques to correct setting
62. Check windscreen wipers (front & rear) condition & report
63. Check windscreen washer operation & top-up if required
64. Check windscreen for chips/cracks
65. Check wing & interior mirrors condition
66. Check number plate condition
67. Replace pollen/cabin filter
68. Check all seat belts
69. Check Air conditioning efficiency and advise
70. Lubricate all door hinges
71. Lubricate bonnet catch
72. Reset service indicator (subject to data)
73. Stamp service history record
74. Remove seat cover & floor mat
75. final checks & test drive if required.