How it works

Overview of what gets checked

Mandatory Checks prior to road test Full Service Interim Service
Check vehicle Service Book history and any customer comments X X
Check for correct clutch operation X X
Check handbrake for operation and travel X X
Check vehicle horn X X
Check ABS warning lights (if applicable) X X
Check operation of headlights, indicators and other exterior lights X X
Check heater plug indicator (diesel models) X X
Check windscreen wipers & washer operation for wear and blockage (and rear wiper if applicable) X X
Check passenger seatbelts 1 X X
Check for damage to bodywork, lights, number plates, etc X X
Inspect fuel cap for condition and security X  
Check interior & exterior mirror condition X  
Check windscreen condition X  
Inspect and lubricate door hinges & bonnet catch (if required) X  
UNDER BODY INSPECTION    
Check for engine oil leaks, axle oil level & gearbox oil level (where applicable) X X
Check steering and suspension components for wear, steering rack gaitors (if applicable) X X
Check propshaft, drive shaft gaiters for wear and leaks and joints for operation and wear X X
Check shock absorbers for security and leaks X X
Visually inspect condition of fuel lines X X
Visual check hydraulic brake pipes and hoses for wear and leaks X X
Inspect exhaust system for security and leaks X X
Check security of hand brake linkages and lubricate if required X X
Drain and replace engine oil (please note: synthetic/Special oils subject to an additional charge) X X
Replace oil filter X X
ON THE GROUND    
Check and top up brake & clutch fluid X X
Check power steering and top up reservoir (where applicable) X X
Check automatic transmission fluids (where applicable) X X
Visually inspect coolant hoses & radiator for condition and leaks X  
Visually inspect expansion bottle for leaks and cap security /Check radiator cap condition X  
Check coolant/antifreeze and top up or recommend a coolant change where necessary X X
Check cooling fan for operation (where applicable) X  
Check auxiliary drive belts for condition and tension X X
Check for timing/cam belt replacement and report if due X X
Test battery and check condition and fixings X X
Inspect HT leads for visual condition X X
Replace spark plugs if applicable (please note special or long life plugs subject to extra cost) X  
Replace air filter element & fuel filter (diesel models) X  
Check cabin/pollen filter and report if due (Subject to additional cost) X X
Check throttle linkage and lubricate (if applicable) X X
HALF RAISED    
Remove Front wheels X  
Check Front & Rear wheel bearings (and report play or noise) X X
Remove Rear wheels and check drum & brake shoes for wear & condition (where applicable) X  
Check Front & Rear brake discs for wear and condition (where applicable) X X
Check Front & Rear brake pads for wear or damage & brake discs for wear & condition (where applicable) X X
Check wheel cylinders for wear and leaks (where applicable) X  
Check Front & Rear tyres for condition and tread, tyre pressures (including spare) for visual indication of steering misalignment X X
Refit Front and rear wheels, adjusting nut torque to manufacturer setting X  
Final Checks    
Reset service light (if applicable) and mileage, check Stamp service book X X
Road Test (Final Check) X X

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**Terms and conditions apply. Savings based on independent research in Jan 2011.

†These are average savings on AA Insurance, AA Partner and Arc Show Your Card products and services researched by the AA in September 2011.

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