Hi.
I am looking for someone to service my Fiat Brava. The local fiat dealer is offering a 41point service for £69 (
www.arnoldclark.co.uk/service/41pointservice.htm) but following the other posts on this group about arnold clark - it looks like a company that should be missed.
A friend has his Landrover serviced by the local Hometune guy, and has recommended him (I guess Hometune all depends on the local guy you have in your area, as the company operates as a franchise)
The Hometune premier service is a 58point service with new air filter/plugs for £99.95. The standard service is a 49point service (no plugs/air filter/or tune up). A quick look at the fiat book suggests that the premier service is more comprehensive that the Hometune work (the only missing item I can see is no new fuel filter)
Has anyone else used hometune? Would you recommend then? and the service they carry out?? Any idea what oil they are using?
Below is a copy of there service sheet and the checks they carry out.
Under Bonnet Standard Premier
1. Bonnet Catch Security
Check
Check
2. Engine Oil
Replace
Replace
3. Oil Filter
Replace
Replace
4. Oil Leaks
Inspect
Inspect
5. Spark Plugs
Inspect
Replace
6. Brake Fluid Level
Check/Adjust
Check/Adjust
7. Clutch Fluid Level/Clutch Cable Condition
Check/Adjust
Check/Adjust
8. Engine Coolant Level
Check/Adjust
Check/Adjust
9. Anti-Freeze Strength
Check
Check
10. Battery Fluid Level
Check/Adjust
Check/Adjust
11. Power Steering Fluid Level
Check/Adjust
Check/Adjust
12. Drive Belts Condition
Inspect
Inspect
13. # Cam Belt History
Check
Check
14. Air Filter
Check
Replace
Brakes/Steering/Drivetrain Standard Premier
15. Steering Joints/Gaiters
Check
Check
16. Transmission Oil Level
Check
Check
17. Drive Shaft Couplings/Constant Velocity Joints
Check
Check
18. Drive Shaft/Constant Velocity Joint Gaiters/Boots
Check
Check
19. Front Brake Pad Wear
Check
Check
20. Front Brake Disc Wear & Condition
Check
Check
21. Brake Drum for External Leaks
Inspect
Inspect
22. Rear Brake Pad/Shoe Wear
Check
Check
23. Rear Brake Disc/Drum Wear & Condition
Check
Check
24. Flexible Brake Pipes
Inspect
Inspect
25. Shock Absorbers Visual/Leaks
Inspect
Inspect
26. Brake Adjusters
Check/Adjust
Check/Adjust
27. Movement in Wheel Bearings
Check/Adjust
Check/Adjust
28. Wheel Nut Torque Settings (nm)
Torque
Torque
General Operations Standard Premier
29. N.S.F Tyre Tread Depth, Condition & Pressure
Depth = mm
Depth = mm
30. N.S.R Tyre Tread Depth, Condition & Pressure
Depth = mm
Depth = mm
31. O.S.F Tyre Tread Depth, Condition & Pressure
Depth = mm
Depth = mm
32. O.S.R Tyre Tread Depth, Condition & Pressure
Depth = mm
Depth = mm
33. Spare Tyre Depth, Condition & Pressure
Depth = mm
Depth = mm
34. Exhaust Condition
Check
Check
35. Shock Absorbers - Damping
Check
Check
36. Wiper Blades
Check
Check
37. Glass Areas
Check
Check
38. Door & Bonnet Hinges
Grease
Grease
39. Seat Belt Condition/Operation
Check
Check
40. Hand Brake Ratchet
Check
Check
Electrical/Lighting Standard Premier
41. Headlights
Check
Check
42. Front & Rear Side Lights
Check
Check
43. Stop Lights/Number Plate Lights/Rear Fog Lights
Check
Check
44. Indicators & Hazard Warning Lights
Check
Check
45. Horn
Check
Check
46. Screen Wash/Wipe
Check
Check
Service Tune Standard Premier
47. Cranking Volts
-----
Check
48. Charging Volts
-----
Check
49. *Dwell Angle
-----
Check/Adjust
50. *Ignition Burn Time
-----
Check
51. *Ignition KV's
-----
Check
52. *Ignition Timing
-----
Check/Adjust
53. Idle Speed
-----
Check/Adjust
54. *Idle Fuel Mixture
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Check/Adjust
55. *Gas Emissions to MOT Specifications
-----
Check
Final Checks Standard Premier
56. Test Run
Drive
Drive
57. Handprints/Cleanliness
Check
Check
58. Service Book
Stamp
Stamp
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Whats the significance of the repeated words under some of the above items. for eample 'check check' or 'stamp stamp' ?
What do the starred items number 49-55 mean. Not included or included at extra cost or someting else ?
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Whoops. Formatting went a bit strange
Would have only posted the link to the page - but kwik fit insist in using a javapage?? rather that a page you can link to.
The first line relates to the standard service (i.e check or adjust or replace etc) The second line relates to a premier service. The starred items do not apply to Diesel??
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Try Lex Autocentres, although they seem to vary by branch - one of the two I've used had ex-main dealer mechanics, and I was very impressed with attitude & service. The other was crowded and disorganised, wouldn't go back there. I think I'd rather take it somewhere like Lex - how is the Hometune guy going to get underneath & do some of the checks properly, let alone spot things he wasn't planning to look at?
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Apparantly with the landrover, the hometune guy came to my friends house. Did most of the work on the drive, and then took the car up to the local kwik fit (1/2 mile or so away) to use there ramp. Will check out lex tho.
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just a quick question. Can I ask how much Lex charged for a service? and for what car? I will contact them tomorrow - but though I might get a quicker reply here!
I note that have three levels (interim, full, and major) (www.nationwideautocentres.co.uk/pdf/csmaPosterSept...f)
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