MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Mandy on July 18, 2010, 09:56:11 am

Title: VW EVC, what gets checked??
Post by: Mandy on July 18, 2010, 09:56:11 am

I'm thinking I might book in for a Express Visual Check at vw, I believe its a 34 point check.

Does anybody know what they check besides the obvious ones- brakes, tyres etc.

I've noticed my steering makes a funny creaking noise every now and again when I turn to the left or right so thought it might be worth booking in for an EVC.

Thanks.  :smiley:

Title: Re: VW EVC, what gets checked??
Post by: Golfgirl on July 18, 2010, 02:00:54 pm

Internal
Warning lamps
Interior lamps
Horn
Instruments
Wipers and washers
Seatbelts
Clutch
Foot and handbrake operation

External
Body damage
Trim
Glass
Mirrors
External lights
Wiper blades
Lock operation

Under bonnet
Brake fluid condition
Battery condition
Coolant level
Engine oil level
Power steering fluid level
Drive belts
Screenwash level

Brakes and suspension:
Visual check of brake discs, pads, brake hoses and dampers

Underbody
Steering
Driveshafts Hoses
Oil leaks
Exhaust system (front, centre and rear silencer).

Title: Re: VW EVC, what gets checked??
Post by: RedRobin on July 18, 2010, 02:03:03 pm

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EVC is free of charge.. Very useful.

Title: Re: VW EVC, what gets checked??
Post by: S2 Ant on July 18, 2010, 02:04:59 pm

Quote from: RedRobin on July 18, 2010, 02:03:03 pm

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EVC is free of charge.. Very useful.

If they check things properly, i've had my car go in before and had stuff put down on the report that was entirely inaccurate!
In all fairness you can just as easily check most of them if not all of them yourself without being any kind of mechanic

Title: Re: VW EVC, what gets checked??
Post by: RedRobin on July 18, 2010, 02:09:43 pm

Quote from: S2 Ant on July 18, 2010, 02:04:59 pm

In all fairness you can just as easily check most of them if not all of them yourself without being any kind of mechanic

....You'd need either a high-lift or an inspection pit for some of the checks. I trust the mechanics I know, so I'd much rather leave it to them.

Title: Re: VW EVC, what gets checked??
Post by: Mandy on July 19, 2010, 10:47:00 am

Thanks Golfgirl.  :happy2:

I am certainly no mechanic myself so I think I will book in for an evc soon whilst it's still under warranty.  :laugh:

Like Robin said, I trust them to know what they're doing.