Servicing


“An integral part of our servicing process is to notify you if your vehicle requires any modifications to successfully complete it’s service.”

Vehicle Servicing in Bicester

1st Stop MOT & Service Ltd offer manufacturer specification servicing with a high standard of care, so you know your vehicle will be well maintained.

What do we check?*

Under the Bonnet

  • Change engine oil and filter
  • Valve clearance, check and adjust (except hydraulic adjusters)
  • Air cleaner, Paper Element, renew
  • Pollen filter, renew if required*
  • Ignition system check (points, cap, rotor arm if applicable)
  • Spark plugs, renew
  • Ignition timing, check, adjust if required
  • Engine idle speed, measure and adjust CO if required
  • Fuel filter, renew, Fuel system, check for leaks
  • Drive belts, check and adjust
  • Cooling system, check for antifreeze strength and leaks, top up coolant if required*
  • Battery, check condition, top up if applicable, clean and grease terminals
  • Carburettor, check security, top up damper if applicable
  • Power steering, check for leaks, top up if required*
  • Check brake and clutch fluid, top up if required*
  • Automatic transmission, if fitted, check oil level, top up if required*
  • Screen washers, top up reservoir
  • Bonnet release catch and hinges, check operation and lubricate

* charged extra

Under the Vehicle

  • Remove road wheels, check front disc condition and pad wear
  • Remove drums if applicable, check lining condition and examine cylinders
  • Check handbrake travel, adjust if required
  • Brake pipes and hoses, check for leaks and corrosion
  • Exhaust system, check for security, leaks and corrosion
  • Ball joints and transmission, check for wear
  • Shock absorbers, check for condition and operation
  • Steering gear, check for wear & gaiters for leaks
  • CV joints (FWD) check for wear and gaiters for splits
  • Clutch, adjust if required (if applicable)
  • Tracking, check
  • Gearbox, rear axle (if applicable), check oil level, top up if required
  • Tyres, check and report condition, correct inflation if required, including spare

Inside the Vehicle

  • Interior lights and instrument lights, hazard light switch check
  • Windscreen and headlamp, washers and wipers, check
  • Door hinges and locks, lubricate
  • Heating and ventilation controls, check

Outside the Vehicle

  • Interior lights and instrument lights, hazard light switch check
  • Windscreen and headlamp, washers and wipers, check
  • Door hinges and locks, lubricate
  • Heating and ventilation controls, check

Road Test

  • Check operation of vehicle and instruments
  • Brake test

 

* This list is not exhaustive

For information regarding servicing and availability please feel free to contact a member of the 1st Stop MOT & Service Ltd team who will be happy to provide you with further information.