Car Servicing

Servicing your car regularly reduces the risk of essential components on your vehicle failing which could be dangerous or financially costly down the line. A well-serviced car will return better fuel economy and performance and will last much longer than one that is not serviced regularly.

Servicing should not be confused with an MOT test. An MOT test is mandatory by law and ensures your car meets the minimum requirements to be on the road, whereas a service is a thorough check of your vehicle’s components to ensure that they are in roadworthy and safe condition.

At Days Garage Oxted, we offer several levels of car servicing; we can service your car to the same service schedules as a main dealer would follow without infringing any outstanding warranties. We can also service according to our own evaluation of your vehicle and its requirements. If your car does not need a manufacturer specification service, we can offer interim or full servicing, depending on your needs. You can find out more about our servicing here.

Below is a sample checklist of what might be involved in our interim or full servicing, depending on your particular car and its needs:

INTERIM SERVICE

Interior Checks

• Check dashboard warning lights
• Check horn operation
• Check wiper operation

Exterior Checks

• Check windscreen
• Check mirrors
• Check exterior bulbs
• Check tyres
• Check front brakes
• Check front suspension
• Check steering system
• Check front wheel bearings
• Check exhaust system

Under the Bonnet

• Check and top up windscreen wash
• Check and top up power steering fluid
• Check and top up anti-freeze
• Check and top up brake fluids
• Change engine oil and filter
• Check timing belt

Final Checks

• Stamp Service Book
• Reset service light
• Final road test

FULL SERVICE

Includes all items from our interim service, plus:

Interior Checks

• Check seat belts
• Check seats are secure

Exterior Checks

• Check all tyre condition pressures and treads (including spare)
• Check wheels
• Check of brake system including discs, pads, calipers, cables and hoses
• Check of suspension system inlcuding shocks, ball joints and arms
• Check of steering system including rack, arms and pump
• Check drive shaft
• Check wheel bearings
• Check gearbox condition and fluid
• Check chassis condition

Under the Bonnet

• Check all fluid caps and seals
• Check auxiliary drive belt
• Check for knocks / noises in engine bay
• Check and test battery
• Check engine coolant
• Check all hoses
• Check radiator and road fan
• Replace air filter
• Replace pollen filter
• Replace fuel filter
• Replace spark plugs
• Check for oil leaks
• Check for fuel leaks

Final Checks

• Lubricate door and bonnet hinges
• Clean engine cover

To find out more about our Car Servicing in Oxted, get in touch online or call us directly on 01883 730058