CAR SERVICING
We understand how important it is to have your car serviced and checked every so often, so our friendly, qualified team at West Side Autos will do a full check and service on your vehicle for a resonable cost. Our dedicated team will see your car through thick and thin with our quality Vehicle Performance Check, this would include checking/servicing in full of your vehicle.
We currently have 2 different checks:
- We provide a full standard check, which will be listed below.
- We also provide a full interim check, which will also be listed below.
Car Servicing in depth:
We understand that any vehicle holder will need their vehicle needs to be well maintained and needs frequent check ups.
Full standard check includes :
PRE ENGINE CHECKS
- check the vehicle history
- check the timing belt replacement interval
- check for damages to the bodywork, lamps, trims and oil levels
- fit protective covers
- check condition and operation of seat belts
-check operation of interior and exterior lights
- check operation of ABS and air bag warning lights
- check the air conditioning inluding bad odours
- check windscreen washers and wipers
- check horn
- check operation of suspension dampers
- lubricate all door hinges, locks and bonet catches
- application of treatments to remove internal contamination
- check fuel cap
UNDER THE BONET
- check cooling system including the fan operation
- check and record anti-freeze protection
- check and record brake fluid condition
- check all auxiliary drive belts (not inlcuding time belts)
- check engine breather systems
- check vacum
- check power steering operation and fluid condition
- check throttle body, clean if required
- check battery level and lubricate terminals
- check and top up all under bonet fluid levels
- replace air filter
- replace spark plugs
- replace fuel filter
- replaace pollen filter
VEHICLE RAISED
- check oil, filter and fit new smuf plug washer
- check fuel lines and brake pipes
- check the condition and security of the exhaust
- check and top up axle and transfer box oil levels
- check and top up gearbox oil levels
- check all steering and suspension joints, mountings and gaiters
- check tyre report
- check all wheel bearings for exsessive play and noise (adjustments may be required)
- check CV gaiters and joints for wear of splits
- grease all greasing ports
- check operation and condition of front brakes
- check operation and condition of rear brakes
(inc handbrake)
- carry out brake report
VEHICLE LOWERED
- refil engine with specified grade oil
- torque wheel nuts/studs
TO FINISH
- road test vehicle and report any findings
- re-check engine oil level
- carry out emissions report
- reset service interval indicator
- ensure all upholstery, gear lever, steering wheel etc are cleaned
- stamp service book/books
Full interim check includes :
PRE-ENGINE CHECKS
- check timing belt replacement interval
- check for damamges to the bodywork, lamps, trims and oil level
- fit protective covers
- check operation of interior and exterior lights
- check operation of ABS and air bag warning lights
- check windscreen washers and wipers
- check horn
- apply treatment
UNDER THE BONET
- check cooling system including fan operation
- check and record anti-freeze protection
- check and record brake fluid condition
- check power steering operation and fluid condition
- check and top up all under bonet fluid levels
VEHICLE RAISED
- check oil, filter and fit new sump plug washer
- check fuel linmes and brake pipes
- check the condition and security of exhaust
- check all steering and suspension joints, mounting and gaitors
- carry out tyre report
- check all wheel bearings for exessive play and noise (adjustment if needed)
- check CV gaitors and joints for wear or splits
- check operation and condition of front brakes
- carry out brake report
VEHICLE LOWERED
- refil engine with specified grade oil
- torque wheel nuts/studs
TO FINISH
- road test and report any findings
- re-check engine oil level
- ensure all upholstery, gear lever, steering wheel etc are cleaned
- stamp service book
