We are not just a car garage at Kinleys but also cater for Southampton’s van owners. Anyone looking for a local garage that provides a premium van servicing operation need look no further than us because we have just the same level of know-how and expertise when it comes to dealing with vans as we do with cars.
No credit card needed! You only pay once the work is completed.
Type of Service | Small Service | Full Service |
When | 6 months or 6,000 miles | 12 months or 12,000 miles |
Vehicle Interior | ||
Check instruments, gauges, warning lights | ✔ | ✔ |
Check horn | ✔ | ✔ |
Check windscreen wipers | ✔ | ✔ |
Check Adblue/Eolys warning light | ✔ | |
Check interior lights | ✔ | |
Check clutch operation (manual only) | ✔ | ✔ |
Check seat belts | ✔ | ✔ |
Check climate control/ air con system | ✔ | |
Check engine diagnostic codes | ✔ | ✔ |
Vehicle Exterior | ||
Check exterior lights & lamps | ✔ | ✔ |
Check doors – operation and condition | ✔ | ✔ |
Check boot – operation and condition | ✔ | ✔ |
Check fuel cap – operation and condition | ✔ | ✔ |
Check mirrors – operation and condition | ✔ | |
Pre Alignment Check | ||
Check steering, suspension linkages and ball joints for wear, damage and condition | ✔ | |
Suspension – check shock absorbers & springs | ✔ | |
Full tyre inspection (tread, pressure and alignment check) | ✔ | ✔ |
TPMS inspection | ✔ | ✔ |
Under the bonnet | ||
Check battery | ✔ | ✔ |
Check battery wiring | ✔ | |
Test electrics (battery, alternator, starter motor) | ✔ | |
Check coolant level (strength and condition) | ✔ | ✔ |
Check brake fluid (boiling point and condition) | ✔ | ✔ |
Check bonnet catch operation | ✔ | ✔ |
Check brake pipes & hoses | ✔ | |
Check power steering fluid & top up (if required) | ✔ | |
Check auxiliary drive belt and adjust (if required) | ✔ | |
Check radiator and coolant hoses | ✔ | |
Under the Vehicle | ||
Visual brake check | ✔ | ✔ |
Full brake inspection | ✔ | |
Check fuel pipes for routing, damage & corrosion | ✔ | |
Check engine, transmission and rear axle Train Drive | ✔ | |
Check drive shaft joints and gaiters for wear and damage | ✔ | |
Check exhaust system and mountings | ✔ | |
Service Item Replacement | ||
Replace engine oil | ✔ | ✔ |
Replace oil filter | ✔ | ✔ |
Replace air filter | ✔ | |
Replace fuel filter (diesel vehicles) | ✔ | |
Replace pollen filter | ✔ | ✔ |
Replace spark plugs (petrol vehicles) | ✔ | |
Replace sump washer | ✔ | ✔ |
Top up coolant fluid | ✔ | ✔ |
Top up windscreen washer fluid | ✔ | ✔ |
Lubrication | ||
Lubricate door hinges & locks | ✔ | ✔ |
Lubricate bonnet & boot catch | ✔ | ✔ |
Lubricate battery terminals | ✔ | ✔ |
Final Checks | ||
Vehicle road test | ✔ | ✔ |
Reset service light | ✔ | ✔ |
Stamp service book | ✔ | ✔ |