Step 1 Road Test

q       Fit seat & floor covers

q       Check seat belt operation

q       Road test vehicle

q       Check engine performance/noise

q       Check gearbox operation/noise

q       Check differential noise

q       Check wheel bearing noise

q       Check steering operation

q       Check Clutch operation

Step 2 Vehicle on Floor

q       Check dash warning lights

q       Check side lights

q       Check head lights

q       Check indicators

q       Check stop lights

q       Check fog lights

q       Check horn

q       Check washers

q       Check wipers

Step 3 Engine Test/Report

q       Battery

q       Charging system

q       Alternator

q       Starter motor

q       Cooling system

q       Ignition system

Step 4 Vehicle on Lift (Wheels on)

q       Check tyre wear/damage/mix

q       Check exhaust system

q       Check hand brake cables/linkage/operation

q       Check steering joints/gaiters

q       Check front suspension/ joints/Mountings/bushes

q       Check wheel bearings

q       Check drive shaft/propshaft couplings

q       Check hydraulic pipes/lines

q       Check cables

q       Check rear suspension/ joints/Mountings/bushes

q       Check for under body corrosion

Step 5 Vehicle on Lift (Wheels off)

q       Check shock absorbers

q       Check brake disc condition

q       Check brake drum condition

q       Check brake pads

q       Check brake shoes

q       Check brake callipers     

q       Check wheel cylinders

q       Check brake adjusters

q       Check brake hoses

q       Check brake pipes

Step 6 Submit Report

q       Contact customer if need be

Step 7 Service Tasks (Ramp up)

q       Drain engine oil

q       Change oil filter

q       Clean reassemble brakes

q       Adjust brakes

q       Check gearbox oil level

q       Check differential oil level

q       Lubricate any joints

Step 8 Service Tasks (Ramp Down)

q       Add new engine oil

q       Replace spark plugs (petrol)

q       Check injectors (diesel)

q       Replace air filter

q       Replace fuel filter

q       Top up brake

q       Top up clutch fluid

q       Top up radiator

q       Top up screen wash

q       Adjust fan belt tension

q       Check tracking

q       Check adjust tyre pressures

q       Check antifreeze strength

q       Check air conditioning system

q       Check air conditioning operation

q       Check pollen filter

q       Lubricate hinges

q       Lubricate linkages

q       Carry out any other authorised work

q       Road test vehicle

q       Report any other observations