West side autos

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