Find out the condition of your vehicle. And spot potential problems before they become major repairs. Have our certified techs complete a digital multi-point inspection. An annual must have, free for new customers.
Digital Inspection – Subaru, Honda & Toyota
- Audit Maintenance History
- Identify Safety Issues
- Prevent Avoidable Repairs
Full Health Report
A Smart Annual Checkup
A lot can happen to your vehicle in a year. Many people are unaware of issues until a failure occurs. Over the last 25+ years, we’ve adopted a yearly checkup policy. We recommend our annual comprehensive inspection to each customer. We’ve learned it’s an essential habit which contributes to the long life of their cars.
If you haven’t seen us before, we’ll complete your 71-point inspection for free. When our relationship begins, we want to know your vehicle from end-to-end. Our thoroughness and candid feedback are why many choose us over the dealer.
Included In Every Comprehensive Inspection
- In-Depth 71-Point Analysis
- Hi-Def Pictures & Videos
- Easy-to-Access Digital Report
Digital Multi-Point Inspection
Subarus, Hondas & Toyotas
We split the comprehensive vehicle inspection (CVI) between four key phases. This multi-point checkup goes beyond a normal oil change inspection. We use our in-house app to collect notes, pictures and videos of what we find. Then share it with you in a clear digital report. Your service advisor will discuss our findings with you. They’ll give you the best game plan for your vehicle to reach 200k miles and beyond.
Vehicle Check-In
We receive your vehicle and make note of visible issues. Then we’ll prepare your car, van or truck for your mechanic to inspect. We’ll take a few pics, document the fuel level and check your service history.
- Vehicle Check in Photos
- Fuel Level
- Service Due by Mileage
City Street Road Test
Certain issues occur only while the vehicle is driving. Our technician will take your car on a road test around local city streets. They’ll listen for unusual noises and test essential safety features. After the drive, they’ll record engine performance and vital issues.
Some vehicles areas we’ll review and include in your report;
- Engine Performance and Road Test Concerns
- Dash Warning Lights
- Tire Shimmy or Pull
- Transmission Performance
- Clutch Performance
- Adnormal Noises
Bumper-to-Bumper Inspection
We examine your Subaru, Honda or Toyota in fine detail. Your tech takes pictures or makes videos of what they find. They’ll inspect each area of your vehicle and assign it a health status. Or, mention if further diagnosis is required to find the root cause.
Exterior / Lighting / Wipers
Interior / Safety Items
Battery / Starting / Charging
Under Hood / Engine Bay
Fluids & Steering
Ignition Components
Brakes
Tires, Suspension & Alignment
Leaks / Underbody
Easy-to-Follow Digital Report
After the inspection, we’ll email and SMS you a digital report. You can access the report online for 60 days or download and keep it. We share pictures of fluid samples and parts with issues next to candid feedback. Customers love the transparency of being able to see for themselves.
Check out an example report and see firsthand
- Email & Text (SMS) Formats
- Stored Online & Download
- Straightforward Advice
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have more questions? Well, we have some answers. Below are a few common questions people ask about the comprehensive inspection. If you have further questions, please call us. Your service advisor will be happy to answer them.
You’ll be able to access your report for 60 days after receipt. The report is in a PDF format, and we recommend downloading it for safe keeping.
No, we’ll scan your vehicle’s computer for vehicle codes. To accurately diagnose a symptom testing and analysis is required to find the source. While we are able to identify issues, we’re not always able to diagnose the cause.
Sometimes. We may know what area of the vehicle is causing the issue, we may not be able to pinpoint their exact location. Your report will detail the area, our theory on the cause and if further diagnosis is needed.
Sometimes. Our tech may be able to hear if the noise is coming from a rear wheel. Or, if the noise occurs at certain speeds. Some noises aren’t as obvious and require further analysis to pinpoint.
Ready To Schedule An Appointment?
Contact either our Mukilteo or Shoreline car care centers. Our service advisors are available for a call during business hours. You’re free to request an appointment at any time on our website. A service advisor will contact you ASAP to confirm before scheduling.
Smart Service is an independent parts and service retailer and is not associated with Subaru, Fuji Heavy Industries, Subaru of America, Toyota Motor Sales or American Honda Motor Co.