It is important to service your car regularly, once a year or 12,000 miles, whichever comes sooner as this this proactively maintains your car, reducing risk of breakdown. It can also maintain your car's value.
Regular servicing will identify potential problems early on before these problems escalate becoming more costly.

Under extreme cold temperatures the anti-freeze stops the water in the cooling system from freezing. If the anti-freeze concentration is insufficient, the water could freeze, therefore expanding causing metal components to crack causing serious expensive damage.


CALL IN FOR A FREE ANTI-FREEZE CHECK
ANTI-FREEZE/ COOLANT CHANGE
It is important to check the concentration of the coolant as the coolant prevents deteriation in the cooling system i.e. radiators, heating matrix, pipework etc.

Under extreme cold temperatures the anti-freeze stops the water in the cooling system from freezing. If the anti-freeze concentration is insufficient, the water could freeze, therefore expanding causing metal components to crack causing serious expensive damage.


CALL US TO FIND WHEN YOUR TIMING BELT SHOULD BE REPLACED
TIMING BELTS AND PULLEY REPLACEMENT
This cam/timing belt connects the camshaft and drive shaft, synchronising the movement of the pistons and the valves in the engine.
If the timing belt snaps, it will cause the pistons and valves to collide and in turn could cause serious engine damage - a very costly expense.
Timing belts have a certain life expectancy recommended by the manufacturer. This varies depending on the vehicle make, model, and driving conditions.
Modern vehicles use this belt to drive accessory pulleys, for example, the water pump. The more technically designed the vehicle, usually the greater combination of pulleys. These pulleys also get strained under tension so it is recommended that you replace the Timing Belt Kit (which includes idler bearings and tensioner) and not just the belt.


Call In For A Free Tyre Check
TYRE PRESSURES
There are 3 main reasons why you should regularly check your tyre pressures (at least every couple of weeks).

Safety
If tyres are under inflated they can overheat. Over inflated tyres cause poor vehicle handling on the road.

Economy
Under and over inflated tyres wear quicker and can get damaged more than tyres with correct pressure. Vehicles with under inflated tyres use more fuel.

Environment
Beacause vehicles with the correct tyre pressures use less fuel, there are less Co2 emissions coming from your car - better for the environment.

DRIVING VEHICLE INTO WORKSHOP	CHECK
Instrument gauges, warnings/control and horn	Check operation
Clutch	Check operation/condition
Washers/Wipers	Check operation/ADJ if necessary
INSIDE VEHICLE
Control lights, instrument cluster	Check operation/condition
Illumination, controls and switches	Check operation/condition
Parking Brake (Handbrake)	Check operation/ADJ if necessary
Foot pedal rubbers	Check if fitted, security and condition
UNDER THE HOOD
Wiring, pipe hoses, oil and fuel feed lines	Check for damage, chaffing, leaks
Radiator	Check for damage and leaks
Coolant	Check anti-freeze concentration
Coolant expansion tank, power steering, fluid, washer reservoirs	Check/top up fluid as necessary
Battery	Check/top up fluid as necessary
Battery terminals and clamps	Check security, clean if necessary/grease
Engine ancillary and clamp	Check/adjust if applicable
Timing belt	To be replaced at (appropriate date)
Fuel Filter	Check & replace if required
Engine oil and filters	Change oil and renew filter
Air filter	Check & replace if required
Pollen or odour filter	Check & replace if required
OUTSIDE VEHICLE
Exterior lights	Check operation, repair as required
Door check straps & locking mechanism	Check operation & lubricate
Hood latch/safety hinges	Check operation & lubricate
Tyres including spare	Check wear & condition
UNDER VEHICLE
Brake system	Inspect front and rear discs/pads for wear/remove rear drums if applicable inspect  linings for wear.
Chassis and under body/brakes lines & hoses	Full visual inspection
Wheel nuts	Check/(renew as required)
Transmission oil	Check/top up as required (renew as required)
Axels	Check
Steering, suspension, linkage, ball joints, drive shafts gaiters, wheel  bearings	Check for damage, wear, security and rubber deterioration
FINAL CHECKS
Road test to include brake test	Was the vehicle satisfactory on the test
SERVICE COMPLETED & VEHICLE IN A SAFE  OPERATING CONDITION