Chevrolet Light System Inspection

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

Services Cooling System Inspection

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

Braking System Inspection for Services, Chevrolet

After removing front and rear wheels:-

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

Services Windscreen

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

Chevrolet Services Electrical System

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

Chevrolet Steering and Suspension on Services

• 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

Chevrolet 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

Chevrolet Diesel Specific

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

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 Chevrolet 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

Services Filter Replacement

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

Additional Chevrolet Services Service Items

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