Health Check

At Phoenix, we believe in the adage "prevention is better than cure". So keeping your car in a safe and roadworthy condition is our first priority.  After all, your car is probably the second biggest purchase you make, after a house.

So, whenever your vehicle passes through our workshop, it will undergo a Visual Health Check - a comprehensive visual inspection of the key functions of your vehicle to ensure its safety on the road, such as brakes, steering and tyres.

This VHC inspection will be made no matter what your vehicle was originally booked in for.  This is because at Phoenix we believe we have a legal "duty of care" to our customers.

You will receive a no-obligation written report on your car which will include any recommendations for each item, along with a fixed price should any faults be found.

The Visual Health Check report includes the following checks, with a report and recommendation for each item where applicable:-

Electrics and lights
Check mandatory lights
Check operation of horn / wipers / washers 

External / internal
Check brakes for noise and feel
Check clutch / transmission operation
Check for engine noise / smoke
Check glass / mirrors / wiper baldes
Check seat belts - security / operation

Underbonnet
Check fluid levels - oil / water / coolant / screenwash
Check for fluid leaks - oil / water
Check battery condition
Check drive belts

Brakes and hubs
Check brake fluid condition / temperature
Check master cylinder / servo
Check linings - pads / shoes
Check discs / drums
Check hoses / pipes / cables / wheel bearings

Underside
Check exhaust system / catalyst
Check steering / suspension
Check drive shafts / gaitors
Check for oil leaks

Wheels and tyres
Check and record tyre depth
Check and adjust tyre pressures

Bodywork
Check for dents / chips / scratches and rust