A multi-point inspection is a walk around and under the car with a checklist. We measure brake pads and tire tread in millimetres, test the battery, check fluid levels and condition, and look over the suspension, steering, exhaust, belts, hoses and lights.
You get the results in writing, in plain language, sorted into what needs doing now, what should be done soon and what's fine. Anything that needs work comes with a quote, and you decide what to approve.
If you decline something, it stays on your file. Next time you're in, we look at it again and tell you whether it's changed. Nobody has to remember.
Why it matters
Small problems stay small
A torn CV boot is a simple repair. Leave it for a winter and salt and grit wear out the joint inside, and now it's an axle.
You can plan the spending
Knowing your rear brakes have about a season left lets you budget for them, instead of finding out from a grinding noise in February.
Winter finds weak spots
Tired batteries, worn tires and old coolant are classic cold-weather failures. Checking them in October beats waiting for a tow on the 401 in January.
Signs it's time
- Heading into winter or a long road trip
- Just bought a used car with no records
- A year or more since anyone looked underneath
- New noises, smells or warning lights
- Getting ready to sell and want to know what buyers will find
What's included
- Brake pad thickness and rotor condition
- Tire tread depth, pressure and wear pattern
- Battery and charging system test
- Fluid levels and condition
- Suspension, steering and CV boots
- Belts, hoses and visible leaks
- Exhaust system and heat shields
- Lights, wipers and horn
How often
Once a year, plus before winter
Many people pair it with an oil change or the fall tire changeover, since the car is already on the lift.
