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Minor Service

TATES MINOR SERVICE FROM ONLY £145

MINOR SERVICE  FROM £145  WITH FREE COLLECTION & DELIVERY OR COURTESY CAR 

In addition to intermediate Service


Check customer service book history & any customer comments 

Check for correct clutch operation

Check handbrake for operation and travel

Check vehicle horn

Check ABS warning lights (if applicable)

Check heater plug indicator (diesel models)

Check seatbelts

Check for damage to bodywork, lights, number plates etc

Visually inspect smoke emissions (diesel models)

Check fuel cap for condition & security

Check interior & exterior mirrors

Check windscreen condition

Check charging & battery condition (print report)

Check operation of all interior switches

Check bonnet catch & lubricate (if applicable)

Inspect & lubricate door hinges (if applicable)

FULLY RAISED

Check for engine oil leaks

Check steering rack gaiters (if applicable)

Check propshaft, driveshaft & joints for operation & wear

Check driveshaft gaiters for wear & leaks

Check shock absorbers for security & leaksVisually inspect condition of fuel lines

Visually check hydraulic brake pipe & hoses for wear & leaks

Check security of handbrake linkages & lubricate as required

ON THE GROUND

Check & report brake/clutch fluid condition and top up

Check automatic transmission fluids (where applicable)

Visually check coolant hoses for condition & leaks

Visually check expansion bottle for leaks & cap security

Check cooling fan for operation (where applicable)

Check radiator for condition & leaks

Check radiator cap condition

Check auxiliary drive belts for condition & tension

Check for cam/timing belt replacement & report if due

Test effectiveness of starter motor

Test battery & check levels & fixings

Inspect distributor cap for visual condition (where applicable)

Inspect HT leads for visual condition

Check cabin/pollen filter & report if due(subject to additional costs)

Check throttle linkage & lubricate (if applicable)

HALF RAISED

Check front wheel bearings report play or noise

Remove front wheels

Check front brake discs for wear & condition

Check front brake pads for wear or damage

Check front callipers for wear & leaks

Refit front wheels, adjusting nut torque to manufacturer setting

Check rear wheel bearings and report play or noise

Remove rear wheels & check drum condition (where applicable)

Check rear brake discs for wear & condition (where applicable)

Check rear brake pads for wear or damage (where applicable)

Check rear wheel callipers for wear & leaks (where applicable)

Check brake shoes for wear (where applicable)

Check wheel cylinders for wear & leaks (where applicable)

Refit rear wheels, adjusting nut torque to manufacturer setting

Check condition of engine & gearbox mounts 

FINAL CHECKS

Reset service lights (if applicable) & mileage check

Stamp service book

Road test (final check)