Lotus Elan – 1.6
If you need a service for your Lotus Elan look no further than Arnold Garage in Arnold, Nottingham. We’ve been servicing vehicles for over 20 years and your Lotus Elan will be treated as one of our own if you choose us for your service.
Whatever age your Lotus Elan is we have an appropriate service level. We are a real alternative to a Lotus dealer, carrying out the same service as they would if your Lotus Elan is still within its Lotus warranty, but for a lot less money. We only use approved, genuine parts so your Lotus warranty will be maintained.
If your Lotus Elan is older and not bound by the terms of its Lotus warranty anymore, we offer Interim, Annual and Major servicing, dependent on annual mileage and previous service history – we will assess your Lotus Elan individually and advise on which is appropriate.
To find out more about our Lotus Elan servicing call one of our helpful team on 0115 926 9199.
Interim Lotus Elan Service
Service Includes:
- Fit seat cover & floor mat
- Drain oil & refill
- Replace oil filter
- Check for general oil leaks & report serious leaks
- Check clutch operation
- Check up & top up brake fluid
- Check driveshaft gaiters & report
- Check operation of exterior lights
- Check operation of interior lights
- Check headlamp alignment & advise
- Check horn
- Visually inspect HT leads /distributer cap/coil pack(s) (where applicable)
- Check/top-up PAS fluid reservoir
- Check steering/suspension components for wear & corrosion
- Check steering rack gaiters condition & report
- Check wheel bearings for excessive noise &/or play
- Check shock absorber condition & report any leaks as necessary
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, supports & corrosion
- Visual smoke check (diesels only)
- Check brake pads for wear & report
- Check brake callipers for fluid leaks & security
- Check brake shoes for wear (if applicable)
- Inspect wheel cylinders for correct operation & leaks
- Visually check brakes hydraulic system for leaks & report
- Check parking brake linkages & travel & report
- Check brake discs/drums for wear, corrosion & pitting & report
- Check brake servo operation
- Check brake load sensing valve for operation &/or leaks
- Check for warning lamps & report
- Remove wheels
- Check tyre size & fitted according to side wall instructions
- Check tyre condition & tread depth & report
- Check & adjust tyre pressures as necessary
- Set wheel nut torques to correct setting
- Check windscreen wipers (front & rear) condition & report
- Check windscreen washer operation & top-up if required
- Check windscreen for chips/cracks
- Check wing & interior mirrors condition
- Check all seat belts
- Lubricate all door hinges
- Lubricate bonnet catch
- Reset service indicator (subject to data)
- Stamp service history record
- Remove seat cover & floor mat
Annual Lotus Elan Service
Service Includes:
- All Interim Service items
- Check for timing belt replacement interval & report
- Check radiator condition & security & report
- Check condition of radiator cap
- Check coolant hoses for leaks & condition, check securing clips for tightness & report
- Visually inspect expansion tank for leaks & cap security
- Check electric cooling fan for operation where applicable
- Check condition & tension of serpentine/Auxiliary belts (not timing/cam belt)
- Replace Air filter
- Report if spark plugs are due to be changed (visually & by mileage)
- Check & record coolant strength/ top up as required
- Check fuel cap condition
- Check visual conditions of fuel lines
- Check prop/driveshaft/joints & grease nipples where fitted
- Check & top up axle &/or transaxle oil (if applicable)
- Check diesel heater plug indicator operation where fitted
- Check battery security & lubricate terminals
- Top up battery (where applicable)
- Grease steering/suspension
- Test & report brake fluid boiling point
- Check number plate condition
- Check pollen/cabin filter condition & report
Major Lotus Elan Service
Service Includes:
- All Interim & Annual Service items
- Replace spark plugs (if applicable)
- Drain & replace coolant
- Replace fuel filter (unless long life in-tank filter)
- Test effectiveness of starter motor
- Test alternator charge rate
- Check & report engine mountings
- Check & report gearbox mountings
- Top-up transmission fluid (Auto)
- Top-up gearbox oil (manual)
- Drain & replace brake fluid
- Check anti slip pedal rubbers
- Check Air conditioning efficiency and advise
Lotus Warranty Protection at Arnold Garage
Since 2013, when the Block Exemption regulations changed, independent garages such as Arnold Garage, have been authorised to service vehicles that are still within their manufacturer warranty period. So bring your Lotus to Arnold Garage for servicing, keep your warranty safe, and pay about half the price that you would at the main dealers.
Our Location
Opening Times
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:30 - 13:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
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