Standard Service - every 12000 miles or 12 months

Inside The Vehicle

Lights and optional equipment - check operation

 

Brake fluid level warning light - check test circuit

 

Seat belts - check webbing for damage, check fixings for security

 

Outside The Vehicle

Tyres - check / adjust tyre pressures (including spare); check condition

 

Lights - check operation (excluding beam setting)

 

Door hinges - lubricate

 

Door locks and fuel filler cap - check and lubricate

 

Bonnet latch - check and lubricate

 

Windscreen wipers - check blades for damage or wear and renew as required

 

Wheel nuts / bolts - check tightness with wheels on ground

 

Under The Bonnet

Fluid Levels

  • Brake fluid - check / top up
  • Washer reservoir - check / top up
  • Coolant - check / top up (check antifreeze content)
 

Carburettor

  • Check / adjust idle mixture
  • Check / adjust idle speed
  • Check / adjust throttle damper (if fitted)
  • Check choke adjustment
 

Ignition System

  • Renew spark plugs and check / adjust gap
  • Clean distributor cap, HT leads and coil tower
  • Visually Check HT leads, distributor cap and rotor arm for condition
  • Check HT lead connectors for secure fit
  • Lubricate distributor
  • Check / adjust ignition timing
 

Engine Compartment

  • Check for evidence of fluid leaks
  • Check hose condition (inc. radiator, heater, fuel brake hydraulic and vacuum)
  • Check battery terminal for corrosion and tightness
  • Check exhaust manifold and downpipe for security and leaks
  • Check condition and tension of auxiliary drive belts
 

Under The Vehicle

Engine - change oil and renew oil filter

 

Gearbox - check / top up transmission fluid

 

Brake System

  • Check brake pads and linings for wear
  • Inspect brake and hub components for wear and leaks
  • Lubricate handbrake cable at guides
  • Check hoses and pipes for damage, leaks, chafing and rubber deterioration
 

Steering / Suspension

  • Check linkages for wear and damage
  • Check ball joint covers / gaiters for security and condition
 

Driveshaft Gaiters - check for security, condition and leaks

 

Underbody - check for damage (inc. brake / fuel pipes, steering components, gaiters)

 

Exhaust - check security and condition

 

Road or Roller Test (check functionality of the following)

Instruments and controls, wipers, washers, interior lights, horn and optional equipment

 

Hand and foot brakes

 

Clutch and gear change

 

Accelerator

 

Steering

 

Cold and hot starting

 

Automatic choke operation

 

Drive performance

 

Unacceptable noises

 

After Road or Roller Test

Check hot starting

 

Check automatic choke returns to fully off position

 

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