I am considering an interim service as I have only done 4,500 miles since the last service (and the car has only done 51,000 miles in total).
The following is a list a local garage checks during their MOT and interim service.
Can someone please help by letting me know, which of the following, are checked during a standard MOT:
If almost all are checked during the MOT anyway, I'll simply skip the servicing.
The following is a list a local garage checks during their MOT and interim service.
Can someone please help by letting me know, which of the following, are checked during a standard MOT:
- Instruments/Warning Lamps (Check)
- Switches/Controls (Check)
- Horn (Check)
- Interior Lamps (Check)
- Front Wiper Blades (Check)
- Rear Wiper Blades (Check)
- Wash/Wipe Systems (Check)
- Instrument Illumination (Check)
- Direction Indicators/Hazards (Check)
- Lighting System (Check)
- Headlights (Check)
- Service Interval Indicator Reset (Reset)
- Underbody Pipes and Hoses (Check)
- Engine Oil Leaks (Check)
- Engine Oil (Drain/Refill)
- Engine Oil Filter (Renew)
- Steering Joints (Check)
- Lighting System (Check)
- Steering Rack/Box (Check)
- Steering Column Couplings (Check)
- Suspension Joints/Seals (Check)
- Drive Shaft Joints/Seals (Check)
- Road Springs (Check)
- Shock Absorbers/Mountings (Check)
- Exhaust System/Mountings (Check)
- Brake Hydraulic System (Check)
- Tyre Condition (Check)
- Tyre Pressure (Check/Adjust)
- Tyre Tread (Check)
- Battery Terminals (Clean/Tighten/Re-Grease)
- Engine Bay Pipes and Hoses (Check)
- Washer Bottle (Check/Top-Up)
- Brake Fluid Resevoir (Check/Top-Up)
- Power Steering Fluid (Check/Top-Up)
- Power Steering System (Check)
- Radiator (Check)
- Air Conditioning (Check)
- General Oil Used (Castrol oils manufacturer recommended grade)
If almost all are checked during the MOT anyway, I'll simply skip the servicing.