Wednesday, September 19, 2012

WOF Inspection procedure

From what I've learned so far, this is roughly how I see myself making a WOF inspection.


    1. Test drive vehicle
      1. self check - SRS, ABS, etc.
      2. squirters check, not leaving any residue on windscreen blocking visibility
      3. Signal arrows work, and turn off when steering wheel is turned opposite direction. Not blinking fast to indicate that they are broken.
      4. Check brake performance - brakes well, ABS working
      5. Handbrake check - handbrake strong enough to stop car rolling during park
      6. No television screens working in driver's visibility during driving
      7. give steering wheel a shake, to see if it actually moves the car.  If it does not, check the steering rack and mounts later on when up on hoist
      8. Check that suspension does not allow the car to bounce up and down more than three times.
    2. Seatbelts
      1. Check that they plug in and click easily
      2. give it a tug, that they lock up when pulled quickly
      3. check type of belt on tag and that tag is still attached - 'V' or 'W'.
      4. No damage to belts including fraying, ripping, holes, discolouration, paint, excessive dirt and stains
    3. Check lights
      1. have another person hop in car to switch lights on for you to check them
      2. check the aim of lights - pointing too high up or too low down.
    4. Check body and structure
      1. Check that there is no rust near windows, structure, larger than a 10c or deep enough into body to effect integrity of body.
      2. sills are not excessively bent or damaged due to dodgy jacking, rust, or scraping of vehicle
      3. Check windows - no cracks,  glazing, etc.  Check tints - use tint guide and compare tints darkness to tint guide.
      4. Check if vehicle has a spare wheel and tyre or space saver, with at least 1.5mm of tread
    5. Lift car onto hoist.
      1. Check shocks for leaks or bending.  Front shock leaks fail.
      2. Check for any excessive freeplay of shocks, control arms, sway bars, etc. 
      3. All bushings in working order, ball joints are not worn out
      4. shake the wheels and check for free play and bearing wear.
      5. Check that tyres have at least 1.5mm of tread, evenly worn, no lumps or large chipping anywhere especially the side walls.
    6. Exhaust
      1. Check for exhaust leaks, pay extra attention to welded areas.  Use a rag or a block of wood to block the tail pipe while engine running, that there is no exhaust fumes escaping anywhere else besides the tail pipe.
    7. Modifications
      1. Any engine performance modifications that give more than 20%+ power gains must have certifications
      2. Any adjustable suspensions including adjustable cambering and height must be certified.
      3. Any adjustable control arms, camber arms and sway bars must be certified.  Any after-market adjustable parts that will effect wheel alignment will need certification.
    8. Take note
      1. of anything worn that does not necessarily effect vehicle safety, including split boots and rear shock leaks.  This will advise the customer that it is due for a service in the near future.

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