Annual inspection schedule

For vehicles with an annual mileage of below 20.000 km (for example about 10.000 km) the following yearly inspection programmed is advised:

– check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required (including the spare wheel).

– check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights, passenger compartment lights, glove box light, warning lights, etc.).

– check windscreen wiper/washer operation, adjust nozzles.

– check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear – check front disk brake pad conditions and wear.

– check cleanness of bonnet and boot locks and lever cleanness and lubrication – sight inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc) brake and fuel hoses.

– check battery charge.

– visual check on various drive belt conditions.

– check and top up, if required, fluid levels (engine coolant, brake fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, etc.).

– change engine oil.

– change engine oil filter.

– replace pollen filter (where provided).

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