Kia Light System Inspection

• Headlight Direction and Targeting
• Left and Right Indicators
• Registration Plate Illumination
• Fog Lights
• Headlights - Illumination
• Brake Lights
• Side Lights
• Cabin Lights and Operation
• Reverse Lights
• Custom Lights

Carens Cooling System Inspection

• Hose Condition - Inspect coolant hoses for leaks and general condition
• Drain and replace cooling system fluid
• Radiator Condition - Check radiator level and inspect for leaks
• Inspect expansion bottle and cap
• Drain and replace cooling system fluid
• Inspect radiator cap condition
• Fluid Levels and Anti-Freeze Strength

Braking System Inspection for Carens, Kia

After removing front and rear wheels:-

• Inspect auxiliary handbrake shoes where appropriate
• Replace Brake Fluid
• Handbrake operation and handbrake travel
• Deep Scratches and Scoring by physical system damage or particle contamination
• hand brake linkages condition - cleaning and lubrication
• Brake and Clutch Fluid Levels and Top Up
• Adjust handbrake
• Brake callipers Condition Operation and Leaking
• Brake Disc Condition
• Brake Drum Condition
• Possible Fatigue Cracking
• Wheel cylinders Condition Operation and Leaking
• Brake pipe Condition
• Corrosion
• Brake Pad movement and Wear
• Corrosion

Carens Windscreen

• Condition of windscreen wiper blades
• Check windscreen for stone chips, scratches and general condition
• Windscreen Washer Fluid Levels and topping up

Kia Carens Electrical System

• Charging system functionality
• Battery condition test
• Battery Seating and Fluid Levels
• Reset service light where necessary
• Horn Functionality
• Battery Condition

Kia Steering and Suspension on Carens

• Tyre Pressures - inc Spare
• Steering Condition
• Tyre Condition - inc Spare
• Evidence of wear and wheel alignment
• Replace wheels after inspection, setting wheel nut torque to recommendations
• Steering System Component Inspection for wear and corrosion
• Shock Absorbers performance
• Steering Rack Gaitor condition
• Shock absorbers operation, evidence of bush wear
• Suspension System Component Inspection for wear and corrosion
• Wheel Bearings for wear - play or noise
• Wheels tested for correct balance including spare
• Power Steering Reservoir Levels and Top Up

Kia Engine Compartment

• Fan Belt Tension and Condition - Adjusting where necessary
• Timing - Cam Belt
• Check oil level and report condition
• Alternator Belt Tension and Condition - Adjusting where necessary
• Inspect and Replace Spark Plugs where necessary (special plugs replaced where agreed)
• Test starter motor for crank operation mount condition
• Auxiliary Drive Belts Tension and Condition - Adjusting where necessary
• Inspect HT Lead condition
• Inspect Distributor Cap condition
• Test alternator for charging ability and mounts
• Inspect Timing or cam Belt and report on condition and replacement
• Inspect Rotor Arm Condition
• Engine Oil Replacement (Special Oils or Synthetic Oils where agreed)

Vehicle Cabin

• Seatbelt Inspection
• Clutch Operation

Kia Diesel Specific

• Heater/Glow plug indicator
• Replace diesel fuel filter
• visually check smoke emissions

Did you know?... Rudolf Diesel invented the Diesel Engine in 1892 based on a hot bulb engine and was granted a Patent on February 23, 1893

General Lubrication of Kia models

• Gearbox Oil condition and top-up (if required)
• Axle Oil condition and top-up (if required)
• Automatic Transmission Fluids condition and top-up (if required)
• Visual inspection for signs of oil leaks

Carens Filter Replacement

• Oil Filter Replacement
• Replace Air Filter
• Check Pollen - Cabin Filter and replace if due
• Replace fuel filter

Additional Kia Carens Service Items

• Check condition of fuel cap and cover
• Drive Shaft - Prop Shaft Condition - inc Joints
• Lubricate bonnet catch
• Battery condition test
• Inspect interior mirror
• Inspect front and rear number plates
• Inspect fuel line condition
• Grease steering, suspension and propshaft joints where necessary
• Lubricate accessible door hinges and linkages
• Reset vehicle service light where necessary
• Exhaust System Condition and Suspension mount condition
• Gaiter condition
• Inspect Throttle Linkage and Lubricate where necessary
• Inspect exterior mirrors