As the premier car service company in Letchworth, we offer vehicle servicing of the highest quality at very affordable prices. We understand that having your vehicle serviced by your main dealer is an unnecessary and often expensive experience. This is why our team of highly skilled technicians are fully trained to carry out any service, from a straight forward oil change through to an in depth major service including all service parts. All our service schedules can be found below, allowing you to see exactly what service points are carried on each of our three services.
Carry out vehicle damage report
Report severe body damage
Fit all protective covers
Locate all relevant vehicle information
Check Cam belt change interval
Check starter motor efficiency
Check clutch for slip or drag
Check front wheel alignment (road test)
Check steering wheel is central
Road wheel balance
Test Engine performance
Check gears select correctly
Test brakes
Check ABS functions
Check brake servo action
Check Power steering function
Test CV joints for wear
Report on any suspension knocks
Check front wiper blades for cracks or wear
Adjust washer aim if required
Check rear wiper blades for cracks or wear
Check number plate condition
Check all exterior lights
Check security of wing/door mirrors
Lubricate door hinges
Visually check exhaust gasses
Carry out emissions test (print)
Check central locking works correctly
Operation of internal lights
Check dash for warning lights
Check vents operate correctly
Check Heaters
Check Air con operation
Operate front washers
Operate rear washers
Check windscreen for chips and cracks
Check other electronics e.g seats, mirrors etc
Check safety of all seat belts
Report on pollen filter condition (if accessible)
Carry out engine diagnostic code read (print)
Check hand brake operation
Check horn operation
Check all visible belts for cracking or wear
Check auxiliary belt tension
Check Charging voltage
Test battery voltage
Check security of battery
Clean and coat battery terminals
Check all visible coolant hoses for leaks
Check radiator and inter cooler conditions
Check operation of cooling fan
Report on coolant strength (new if applicable)
Check and top up coolant level
Check and report coolant condition
Check coolant cap seal
Visually inspect expansion bottle
Check Power steering fluid level
Check and top up brake/clutch fluid level
Clean brake fluid reservoir
Check HT leads and Ignition coils for visible deterioration
Check distributor cap (if applicable)
Check condition of spark plugs
Change Spark plugs (extra for long life)
Check for air leaks
Inspect visible breather hoses
Check visible fuel lines
Replace Diesel Filter (paper element only)
Report on air filter cleanliness
Change air filter
Top up washer bottles
Grease bonnet latch mechanism
Lubricate Clutch cable (if applicable)
Lubricate throttle cable (if applicable)
Check wheels for distortion or damage
Check Wheel trims for damage
Visually check tyre tread depths
Measure tyre tread depths (including spare)
Check tyres for damage
Check tyre is fitted to side wall instructions
Set tyre pressures to manufactures specification
Check front wheel bearings for deterioration
Check rear wheel bearings for deterioration
Check steering rack for play
Remove all road wheels
Visually check front discs and pads (through wheels on varia)
Measure front discs and pads
Clean and lubricate front discs and pads
Check brake callipers for leaks and security
Visually check rear brake discs and pads (through wheels on varia)
Check rear drums and shoes
Measure Rear brakes
Clean and lubricate and adjust rear brakes
Check wheel cylinders for leaks
Check brake pipe hoses for splits or leaks
Check brake pipes for splits or leaks
Check road springs
Check shock absorbers condition
Check security of suspension mounts
Test exhaust pressure
Remove sump plug and drain old oil
Change oil filter
Refit Sump plug
Check for engine oil leaks
Check gear box oil level
Check for gear box oil leaks
Top up gearbox oil if required
Check for water leaks
Check for axle or differential oil leaks
Check for power steering fluid leaks
Inspect vehicle underside for damage or corrosion
Check exhaust system for damage or corrosion
Inspect inner and outer drive shaft gaiters
Check rack gaiters
Grease relevant greasing points
Clean, lubricate and adjust rear handbrake
Check security of engine under tray
Fill engine with correct grade oil
Check oil level
Refit road wheels
Set wheels nuts to manufactures specification
Re fit wheel trims
Re-set service indicator
Carry out post service road test
Wash Vehicle
Hoover and dash Vehicle
Jet wash vehicle wheels
Carry out final quality control checks
Park vehicle in customer car park
Remove protective covers
Report keys to reception
Report all paperwork and printouts to reception
Report vehicle service book to reception
All Old service parts to reception
Contact customer on completion
The purpose of servicing a vehicle is to ensure that the vehicle is healthy. This includes various checks of the cars, tyres, brakes, suspension and much more. Depending on level of service, there may also be service parts changed such as air filter, spark plugs, fuel filters and pollen filters. Servicing a vehicle regularly will mean problems are spotted early, and resolved for a much smaller cost than if the problem escalated.
A small investment in routine servicing, offers an excellent return on investment due to:
If you are unsure whether your car needs a service, or what kind of service you require, feel free to speak to our friendly reception staff who will be happy to point you in the right direction.
We stamp your car’s service book!
We reset your car’s service lights & countdown!
We offer free courtesy cars!
We maintain the manufacturer’s warranty!
We work to the manufacturer’s specifications!
We can collect and deliver your car!
We photograph all work carried out!
All our work has a minimum 12 month guarantee!
You will be shown all old parts so you can fully understand the work carried out on your vehicle
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us at our Letchworth based garage.
You can call or email us at Autolube on the following:
t 01462 481342