It's common for auto repair shops to offer 10-point inspections. However, at Plantation, we believe it's worth the extra time and effort to do a more comprehensive inspection and it's standard with all service, including oil changes.
Our inspections are designed to do two thing:
- Save you money by finding concerns that can be corrected before more expensive damage is done
- Locate an potential safety problems or concerns.
The more you know about your car's condition, the better able you are to assess problems and issues. Sometimes, we'll identify a pressing issue that makes the care unsafe but usually, we'll find something that needs fixing in the near-term and we can advise you on how long you might be able to continue before risking serious vehicle damage.
The 27 Point Inspection includes:
- Check interior lights and gauges
- Check windshield washer fluid font and rear
- Check all exterior lights for proper operation, (front, rear, and side)
- Check vehicle front to rear for any fluid leaks of all systems and components
- Check brake fluid level and condition
- Check power steering fluid level and condition
- Check transmission fluid level and condition
- Check antifreeze fluid level, condition, strength, ph test and electrolysis
- Check cooling system radiator, pressure cap, hoses, clamps, water pump, thermostat, and heater core
- Check all drive belts, belt tensioner, and pulleys
- Check air filter, breather filter
- Check horn operation
- Check battery, cables, terminals
- Check differential fluid level and condition
- Check shocks, struts, torsion bars, suspensions components, bushings and joints
- Check CV joints, boots, drives axles, drive line universal joints
- Check brake friction material front, lines, hoses, fittings
- Check brake friction material rear, lines, hoses, fittings
- Check all tires tread depth
- Check all tires condition
- Adjust all tires air pressure to manufacturers specification or customers desired setting