Whether your vehicle is fresh off the lot, or has been running for a few years, a multi-point inspection is one of the best ways to take care of it. Simply put, a multi-point inspection is exactly what it sounds like: A check of a variety of key areas in your vehicle that are most likely to show wear.
Checking that these areas are working properly is a great way to find and fix any minor issues that may exist, so you can ensure your vehicle is operating at optimal performance. Let's take a look at some of the components usually covered by these inspections:
- Fluids: typically includes checking oil, brake, transmission, coolant, and wiper fluids
- Tires: may include rotating your tires, as well as checks to tread wear and other areas
- Brakes: a look at your brake pads, rotors, calipers, and fluid lines
- Shocks/Struts: a close inspection is needed to check for any possible wear or damage
- Exhaust systems: typically includes checks for possible leaks or rust
Between these components are your vehicle's belts and hoses, which help things move and transfer fluid throughout the vehicle. These are also checked to make sure everything is getting where it needs to be.