Upcoming checkover

Sep 28, 2004 2 Replies

Depends on the garage.

If you're silly enough to take it to a Vauxhall dealer, they'll just check a few things on a list, which may or may not be relevent.

If you sensibly use an Indy, just tell the bloke beforehand how "in depth" you want it. If you want him to check every single little part of the car, it's gonna cost some :)

As long as the handbrake works OK (ie, is capable of holding the car on a steep slope), it doesn't actually matter how many clicks it takes.

Take it to your garage, say you want a full complete service, inc fuel filter, plugs, oil, airfilter, etc. etc.

Depends. Some things need checking/replacing on the basis of mileage (oil etc) and others with age (brake fluid, coolant) The service book or handbook should give details.

Doesn't harm to tell them what you know needs seeing to also.

Getting my brakepads done on my vectra. Had it a yeat almost only done oil+filter change plus cams rollers and tensioners.



The time is looming for its mot. I want to also get it servciced as never had it done before plus it sounds a little like it needs one :).



Never had a car serviced before do i need to ask them to check stuff or will they just check a predetermined number of thing's?


3 things i know need doing, thrust bearing, brake pads and hadbrake (takes 5 clicks oops)

So any ideas/advice on what to do



Cheers


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