VW California – Van
Taking your VW California to Kerr Motors for servicing is the sensible choice because we are a genuine alternative to a main VW dealer, and the servicing will be carried out at main dealer standards for a much lower price.
Our workshop in Southport is extensively fitted with advanced technology, and our highly qualified technicians have a wealth of VW servicing experience in line with the manufacturer’s schedule. This means that if your VW California has any manufacturer’s warranty remaining, servicing it at Kerr Motors means this warranty will be preserved. If your VW no longer has any warranty, our Bronze, Silver, and Gold servicing options provide exceptional results to ensure your VW California is maintained in peak condition.
Whatever the age or mileage of your VW California, Kerr Motors has all the equipment, skills, and vast experience to carry out servicing just like you would find at a main VW dealer, but for a more competitive price and with friendlier customer service. You can rest assured that you and your VW California will always be well looked after at Kerr Motors.
Bronze
Service Includes:
- Check brake servo operation
- Check condition of clutch cable (where visible)
- Check condition of road springs
- Check coolant hoses for leaks and condition, including header tank
- Check for transmission oil leaks
- Check horn
- Check operation of exterior lights
- Check operation of handbrake
- Check operation of instrument warning lamps
- Check power steering fluid reservoir
- Check steering/suspension components for wear and corrosion
- Check timing belt (cambelt) replacement interval & report if due according to mileage/age
- Check tyre condition and tread depth (including spare)
- Check wheel nut torque to manufacturers specification
- Check windscreen wiper and washer condition and operation
- Check/adjust clutch operation
- Check/adjust tyre pressures (including spare)
- Check/advise brake fluid level and boiling point
- Check/advise condition of exhausts and mountings
- Check/advise coolant level and antifreeze strength
- Check/advise general oil leaks
- Drain engine oil & refill
- Replace oil filter
- Top up brake fluid if required
- Top up windscreen washer reservoir with additive if required
- Visual check of brake calipers for leaks and security
- Visual check of brake discs, shoes and cylinders for wear or damage
- Visual check of brake pads for wear or damage
- Visual check of brake pipes and hoses
- Reset vehicle service light where applicable
- Stamp service book
Silver
Service Includes:
- Everything in a Bronze service
- Carry out engine management system scan
- Check air conditioning system/temperature if applicable
- Check battery condition and connections
- Check condition and tension of auxiliary drive belts (excluding timing belt)
- Check door/bonnet lock operation and lubricate locks, hinges and catches
- Check drive shaft gaiters for security and report any leaks
- Check gearbox fluid level manual/automatic differential (if applicable)
- Check illumination of dash and heater control lamps
- Check rear reflectors
- Check security of handbrake linkages and travel and adjust if required
- Check shock absorber condition and mounting, report any leaks
- Check steering rack gaiters condition
- Check wheel bearings for excessive play or noise
- Check/advise pollen filter condition, replace if necessary
- Check/clean HT leads and components (if fitted)
- Remove all road wheels and check flanges and mountings
- Replace air filter
- Top up antifreeze if required
- Visual check of fuel system (including tank and cap)
Gold
Service Includes:
- Everything in a Silver Service
- Check headlight alignment
- Check/adjust valve clearances (if fitted)
- Replace fuel filter (if fitted and external from fuel tank)
- Spark plugs changed according to mileage
- Test/advise alternator output and security
Preserve Your VW California Warranty at Kerr Motors
Did you know that you don’t need to take your VW to a main dealer for servicing to keep your warranty valid?
Many VW California owners are unaware that all in-warranty vehicles can be serviced at a high-quality independent garage which has qualified technicians, the correct equipment, and uses OEM parts. Kerr Motors is such an independent garage.
You can book your VW California in for routine servicing at Kerr Motors by phoning 01704 620441, contacting us online or visiting our premises on Linaker Street, Southport PR8.
Our Location
Opening Times
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
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