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