Car Service Schedule Comparison
It is understandable that you might be a bit unsure as to what Blackcircles.com car service is best for you.
To help you reach a decision, we have created this full checklist which compares all the services. If this document is too long, check out our
summary comparison checklist, or you can download the full servicing comparison so you can peruse it at your own leisure.
Initial Checks
| Pre Service Actions |
Oil Service |
Interim Service |
Full Service |
| Discuss customer requirements, customer comments |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Review vehicle service history and schedule |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Pre service vehicle inspection |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Engine
| Engine Inspection, Change Oil & Filter |
Oil Service |
Interim Service |
Full Service |
| Inspect engine for oil leaks |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect engine and gearbox mountings |
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|
✓ |
| Drain and change oil |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Change oil filter |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect Cooling System |
| Inspect radiator & radiator cap |
|
|
✓ |
| Check coolant hoses and clips for leaks, condition |
|
|
✓ |
| Inspect expansion bottle/tank and cap |
|
|
✓ |
| Check cooling fan |
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|
✓ |
| Check condition and tension of fan/alternator belt |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect and top up anti freeze as required |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Additional Engine Checks |
| Inspect condition and tension of auxilliary drive belts |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect throttle operation and lubricate as necessary |
|
|
✓ |
| Check and renew air filter |
|
|
✓ |
| Check spark plug replacement schedule and report as appropriate (Replacements at additional cost) |
|
|
✓ |
| Check timing belt replacement schedule and report as appropriate (Replacements at additional cost) |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect air conditioning |
|
|
✓ |
Fuel
| Inspect Fuel Filter, Cap and Lines |
Oil Service |
Interim Service |
Full Service |
| Fuel Cap |
|
|
✓ |
| Fuel Lines |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Check fuel filter replacement schedule and report as appropriate (Replacements at additional cost) |
|
|
✓ |
Exhaust
| Inspect Exhaust System |
Oil Service |
Interim Service |
Full Service |
| Inspect exhaust system and catalyst as appropriate |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Electrical
| Inspect Electrical Components of the Vehicle |
Oil Service |
Interim Service |
Full Service |
| Inspect interior and exterior lights |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect warning lights |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect battery charge and terminals |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Check diesel plug indicator |
|
|
✓ |
| Inspection of HT leads |
|
|
✓ |
| Check distributor cap |
|
|
✓ |
| Check horn |
|
✓ |
✓ |
Steering & Suspension
| Inspect Steering & Suspension Components |
Oil Service |
Interim Service |
Full Service |
| Check power steering and top up resevoir as required |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Check steering components for wear & corrosion |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Check steering rack gaitors condition |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect wheel bearings |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect shock absorbers |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect suspension |
|
✓ |
✓ |
Tyres & Wheels
| Inspect Tyres Including Spare |
Oil Service |
Interim Service |
Full Service |
| Inspect tyre specification including age |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect tread depth and tyre wear |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect tyre pressure |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect torque settings |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Brakes
| Inspect Vehicle Braking System and Associated Parts |
Oil Service |
Interim Service |
Full Service |
| Check brake pads for wear or damage |
✓* |
✓ |
✓ |
| Check calipers for leaks and scurity |
✓* |
✓ |
✓ |
| Check brake shoes for wear or damage |
✓* |
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect operation of wheel cylinders and report leaks |
✓* |
✓ |
✓ |
| Check brake discs/drums for wear, cracks, corrosion, etc |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Test and report brake fluid boiling point |
|
|
✓ |
| Inspect brake hydraulic system |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect handbrake |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect ABS warning lights |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Check brake fluid & replacement schedule |
|
✓ |
✓ |
* This check is carried out with the wheel still on the car.
Drive System
| Inspect Drive System and Associated Fluids |
Oil Service |
Interim Service |
Full Service |
| Inspect clutch operation |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect driveshaft, joints, gaitors and boots |
|
|
✓ |
| Inspect and top up clutch, axle oil, transmission or gearbox fluid as required |
|
✓ |
✓ |
Vision
| Inspect Vehicle Windscreens and Mirrors |
Oil Service |
Interim Service |
Full Service |
| Inspect windscreen wipers and wiper operations (front & rear) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect windscreen washer operation and top up as required |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Check windscreen security and cracks |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior) |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Inspect number plate |
|
✓ |
✓ |
Internal
| Miscellaneous |
Oil Service |
Interim Service |
Full Service |
| Check pollen filter replacement schedule and report as appropriate |
|
|
✓ |
| Lubricate door hinges |
|
|
✓ |
| Lubricate bonnet hatch |
|
|
✓ |
| Inspect seat belts (front and rear) |
|
✓ |
✓ |
General
| Post Service Actions |
Oil Service |
Interim Service |
Full Service |
| Reset vehicle service light as appropriate |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Road Test |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Stamp log book |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
