Multipoint Inspection at Benson CDJR in Greer, South Carolina

Why a Multipoint Inspection is Important

Some services, such as an oil change, have specific schedules that are relatively easy to stick to. We can wash a car when it gets dirty, replace a battery when it dies, and more. However, there are a huge number of moving pieces in your vehicle that make routine maintenance difficult. A multipoint inspection explores the majority of components in your car to identify parts that might need to be repaired or replaced before they become a major problem.

When You Should Get a Multipoint Inspection

While most specialists recommend that you get a multipoint inspection every few years, there are other times to consider getting them as well. These include at the change of a season, before you buy or sell a vehicle, or before a long road trip.

The Multipoint Inspection Process

Step 1

A technician will start by checking the components under the hood. This process includes examining the motor oil and filter, coolant, brake fluid, brake lines, power steering fluid, cabin air filter, drive belts, hoses, battery, windshield washer fluid, and more.

Step 2

The technician will also examine the inside and outside of a vehicle, as well as the safety equipment. This includes lights, windshield wiper blades, floor mats, AC, seat belts, airbags, horns, brakes, and more.

Step 3

The next step is the drivetrain and suspension, including engine performance, transmission, clutch, differential and transfer case, driveshaft, U-joints, CV joints, exhaust system, shocks, struts, springs, ball joints and bushings, tire alignment, tires, and more.

Step 4

Once the technician has thoroughly examined everything, they will explain the findings of the inspection and what might need to be repaired or replaced. Most inspections will even rate each component on a color or number scale to let you know how urgent a repair or replacement is.

Cost of a Multipoint Inspection

The cost will vary based on how in-depth the inspection is. Multipoint inspections are offered for free at some service centers but are less detailed than ones you might pay for. A multipoint inspection can even cost upwards of $200, depending on the diagnostic testing you request.

Questions to Ask Your Service Technician

• What needs to be repaired or replaced immediately?

• For the items that don't need immediate repair, how long do I have before they need to be repaired or replaced?

• How much would it cost to get the necessary repairs that the inspection has discovered?

Signs of a Quality Multipoint Inspection

A quality multipoint inspection will give you detailed information about what components of your vehicle need to be repaired or replaced and how urgently repairs need to be made.

Caring for Your Vehicle After a Multipoint Inspection

A multipoint inspection can tell you what is wrong with your vehicle, but repairs will need to be made separately. You can take the information from your inspection to make a service plan for your vehicle to get the necessary repairs made.

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