Annual Vehicle Inspections – A check up for your family’s vehicle. Always be road trip ready.
It is recommended that we get yearly physicals to make sure our bodies are in tip top shape. Same goes for your everyday vehicle. An annual vehicle inspection is a comprehensive check-up performed on a vehicle to ensure it meets safety, emissions, compliance and operational standards. In some cases, it is often required by law in many states to make sure the vehicle is safe and environmentally compliant. The in-depth inspection is completed By an ASE Certified Technician, and they take the time to prioritize the inspection by severity, minor impact, and satisfactory or good condition. This prioritization helps you plan your time and finances for what repairs or maintenance is needed now and what can be done at another visit.
Here are some of the items we check during our AVI:
- MALFUNCTION LIGHTS PRESENT
- WIPERS FRONT AND REAR (IF EQUIPPED)
- WINDOW WASHER OPERATION
- WASHER FLUID TOPPED OFF
- PARKING BRAKE OPERATION
- SPARE TIRE PRESSURE
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING OPERATIONAL
- DRIVE BELT CONDITION
- COOLANT HOSES CONDITION
- BATTERY CONDITION (Attach test results to repair order)
- AIR FILTER CONDITION
- CABIN AIR FILTER CONDITION
- ENGINE OIL STATUS
- ANTI-FREEZE / COOLANT CONDITION
- POWER STEERING FLUID CONDITION
- TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION (IF SERVICEABLE)
- BRAKE AND CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED) FLUID CONDITION
- BRAKE CONDITION FRONT AND REAR
- TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF SERVICABLE)
- DIFFERENTIAL FLUID CONDITION FRONT IF EQUIPPED
- DIFFERENTIAL FLUID CONDITION REAR IF EQUIPPED
- STRUT AND/OR SHOCK CODNITION
- STEERING AND SUSPENSION LEAKS/ WEAR
- CV OR U-JOINT CONDITION / AXLE CONDITION
- TIRE CONDITION / TREAD DEPTH
- WHEEL TORQUE IN FT. LBS.
- HEAT AND A/C VENT TEMPERATURES
- FULL SYSTEM FAULT SCAN
- VEHICLE ROAD TEST TO 65MPH OR HIGHEST LOCAL LEGAL SPEED LIMIT
Why Annual Inspections are Important
- Safety: Identifies potential issues before they lead to breakdowns or accidents.
- Compliance: Ensures the vehicle meets local regulations for roadworthiness and emissions.
- Longevity: Regular inspections can help detect problems early, extending the life of your vehicle.
- Resale Value: A well-maintained car with regular inspection records can command a higher resale price.
Make your AVI appointment today and be on the lookout for our text or email communications; you never know when AVI might be that month’s “showcased” special offer.