Servicing Test Flashcards
List 4 pieces of appropriate VPE
Wing covers
Steering wheel covers
Seat covers
Floor mats
If a tyre is marked 205/65R15, what is 15 inches?
The bead diameter
If the front road wheel is set to tilt inwards at the top, what does it have?
Negative camber
On inspection, you notice brake fluid stains near the brake system. What would you check next?
The brake fluid level
Which of the following pieces of information can be found in the workshop manual?
Vehicle’s specifications and settings
On the service, the customer complains of a judder on braking. What would you check and which tool would you use to check it?
Check disc runout with a DTI gauge
If you test a shock absorber by ‘bouncing’, what must the maximum amount of bounces not exceed?
3
Why is a customer’s signature required to authorise work being carried out on a vehicle?
It creates a legally binding contract between the customer and the garage
Which of the following is not a legal requirement when test-driving a vehicle on a public road:
A current road fund license
Driver wearing a seat belt
Trade plates front and rear
A valid driver’s license
Trade plates front and rear
Why should you report any defects when carrying out a routine service on a vehicle?v
So the customer can be contacted to get their authority to do extra work
A visual inspection of the clutch release assembly will reveal…
Surface cracks and hotspots
What measurement tool is used to check coolant for the anti-freeze content?
Hydrometer
What could the problem be if there are air bubbles in the cooling system when the engine is running?
Blown head gasket
A coolant leak from behind the dashboard could suggest what?
A leaking heater matrix
What tread depth are cars required to have?
1.6mm across 3/4 of the tyre
Which of the following will not affect the accuracy of headlight adjustment?
Maximum alternator current output
What are you looking for when checking brake discs?
Cracks and disc thickness
What are the ideal conditions to check gearbox oil?
Oil warm, engine running
What do you check when it comes to brake lining wear?
Thickness of brake lining (friction material of pad)
What is your next step after finding metal fragments in the gearbox oil?
Report it to the supervisor
What is your next step after finding a severe fluid leak in the brake system?
Inform the supervisor that extra work is required
Why are rear lamps and stop lights checked at the same time?
To check the earth connection
What do you check drive belts for?
Damage, tension, fitting
What do you check windscreen wipers for?
All of the above
How do you check the gearbox oil level on a standard manual gearbox?
The oil level bung
The front wheels require balancing if…
There’s a steering wheel vibration, which increases with speed
What does air bubbles in the cooling system suggest?
Blown head gasket
What will a restricted air filter on a compression ignition engine cause?
Black exhaust smoke
Vehicle Lighting Regulations state…
Vehicle lights must be maintained in working order at any time, day or night
What will a poor earth onnetion on the rear light cluster cause?
All rear lamps to dim
Excessive toe out in the front heels causes what?
Wear on the inside shoulders and feathering on the tread
Which check would you carry out for a car with black exhaust smoke?
Air filter condition
Which task should be done at the end of routine maintenance?
Check for grease on the paintwork
When checking free play at the steering wheel, what position must the wheels be in?
Resting on the ground
To maintain performance and safety requirements…
Fit replacement parts which meet the original manufacturer’s specification
To meet the legal requirements in terms of when MOTs are carried out…
The car is exempt for 3 years from new then must have a test every year
What must you do immediately after fitting new brake pads?
Pump the brake to take up any free play
Where can the exact requirements for time or mileage service b found?
All of the above
Fitting after market parts to a new vehicle may…
Invalidate the warranty
What is the minimum efficiency for a footbrake?
50%
What will an over-inflated tyre tend to do?
Wear on the centre of the tyre
What would cause the brake pedal to feel spongy and have too much travel?
Air in the brake system
What must you tell the customer after fitting new brake pads?
Avoid hard braking until the pads are bedded in
Where can the manufacturer’s specifications for wear limit be found?
Manufacturer’s workshop manual
What should you check the seatbelt for in an MOT
The operation of the buckle mechanism
