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Table 1.28 Servicing terminology
First service This service is becoming less common, but
some manufacturers like the vehicles to be
returned to the dealers after about 1000 miles
or so. This is so that certain parts can be
checked for safe operation and in some cases
oil is changed
Distance-based services 10 000, 12 000 or 20 000 mile intervals are
common distances, but manufacturers vary
their recommendations. Most have specifi c
requirements at set distances
Time-based services For most light vehicles, distance-based
services are best. Some vehicles though,
run for long periods but do not cover great
distances. In this case the servicing is carried
out at set time intervals. This could be every
six months, six weeks or after a set number of
hours run
Inspection The MOT test, which must be carried out each
year after a light vehicle is older than three
years, is a good example of an inspection.
However, an inspection can be carried out at
any time and should form part of most services
Records A vital part of a service, to ensure all aspects
are covered and to keep information available
for future use

Customer contracts When you make an offer to do a service, and
the customer accepts the terms and agrees
to pay, you have made a contract. Remember
that this is legally enforceable by both parties

● to maintain effi ciency
to extend components’ and the vehicle’s life
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to reduce running costs
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to keep the vehicle looking good and to limit damage from corrosion.
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To carry out servicing and inspections you should understand how the vehicle
systems operate. It is also important to keep suitable records; these are often
known as a vehicle’s service history. Services and inspections of vehicles vary a
little from one manufacturer to another. Servicing data and servicing requirement
books are available, as well as the original manufacturer’s information. This type
of data should always be read carefully to ensure that all the required tasks are
Key fact
completed. Table 1.28 lists some important words and phrases relating to the
Keep proper records when servicing; servicing and inspection.
these are known as the vehicle’s
service history. Clearly, it is important to keep a customer’s vehicle in a clean condition
( Fig. 1.99 ). This can be achieved by using:

seat covers to keep the seats clean
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fl oor mats to protect the carpets from dirt
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steering wheel covers to keep greasy handprints off the wheel
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wing covers to keep the paintwork clean and to prevent damage.
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