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Standards as part of the inspection process and for communicating

their findings to their customers.

The Motorist Assurance Program continues to work

cooperatively and proactively with government agencies and consumer

groups toward solutions that both benefit the customer and are

mutually acceptable to both regulators and industry. We maintain the

belief that industry must retain control over how we conduct our

business, and we must be viewed as part of the solution and not part

of the problem. Meetings with state and other government officials

(and their representatives), concerned with auto repair and/or

consumer protection, are conducted. Feedback from these sessions is

brought back to the association, and the program adjusted as needed.

To assure auto repair customers recourse if they were not

satisfied with a repair transaction, the Motorist Assurance Program

offers mediation and arbitration through MAP/BBB-CARE and other non-

profit organizations. MAP conducted pilot programs in twelve states

before announcing the program nationally in October, 1998. During the

pilots, participating repair shops demonstrated their adherence to the

Pledge and Standards and agreed to follow the UICS in communicating

the results of their inspection to their customers. To put some

"teeth" in the program, an accreditation requirement for shops was

initiated. The requirements are stringent, and a self-policing method

has been incorporated which includes the "mystery shopping" of

outlets.

We welcome you to join us as we continue our outreach... with

your support, both the automotive repair industry and your customers

will reap the benefits. Please visit MAP at our Internet site www.

motorist.org or contact us at:

1444 I Street, NW Suite 700

Washington, DC 20005

Phone (202) 712-9042 Fax (202) 216-9646

January 1999

MAP UNIFORM INSPECTION GENERAL GUIDELINES

OVERVIEW OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS

It is MAP policy that all exhaust, brake, steering,

suspension, wheel alignment, drive-line, engine performance and

maintenance, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and

electrical services be offered and performed under the standards and

procedures specified in these sections.

Before any service is performed on a vehicle, an inspection

of the appropriate system must be performed. The results of this

inspection must be explained to the customer and documented on an

inspection form. The condition of the vehicle and its components will

indicate what services/part replacements may be "Required" or

"Suggested". In addition, suggestions may be made to satisfy the

requests expressed by the customer.

When a component is suggested or required to be repaired or

replaced, the decision to repair or replace must be made in the

customer’s best interest, and at his or her choice given the options

available.

This section lists the various parts and conditions that

indicate a required or suggested service or part replacement.

Although this list is extensive, it is not fully inclusive. In

addition to this list, a technician may make a suggestion. However,

any suggestions must be based on substantial and informed experience,

or the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended service interval and must be

documented.

Some conditions indicate that service or part replacement is

required because the part in question is no longer providing the

function for which it is intended, does not meet a vehicle

manufacturer’s design specification or is missing.

Example:

An exhaust pipe has corroded severely and has a hole

in it through which exhaust gases are leaking. Replacement

of the exhaust pipe in this case is required due to

functional failure.

Example:

A brake rotor has been worn to the point where it

measures less than the vehicle manufacturer’s discard

specifications. Replacement of the rotor is required

because it does not meet design specifications.

Some conditions indicate that a service or part replacement

is suggested because the part is close to the end of its useful life

or addresses a customer’s need, convenience or request. If a

customer’s vehicle has one of these conditions, the procedure may be

only to suggest service.

Example:

An exhaust pipe is rusted, corroded or weak, but no leaks are

present. In this case, the exhaust pipe has not failed.

However, there is evidence that the pipe may need replacement

in the near future. Replacement of the pipe may be suggested

for the customer’s convenience in avoiding a future problem.

Example:

The customer desires improved ride and/or handling,

but the vehicle’s shocks or struts have not failed. In this

case, replacement may be suggested to satisfy the customer’s

wishes. In this case, replacement of the shocks or struts may

not be sold as a requirement.

A customer, of course, has the choice of whether or not a

shop will service his or her vehicle. He or she may decide not to

follow some of your suggestions. When a repair is required, a MAP shop

must refuse partial service on that system if, in the judgment of the

service provider, proceeding with the work could create or continue an

unsafe condition. When a procedure states that required or suggested

repair or replacement is recommended, the customer must be informed of

the generally acceptable repair/replacement options whether or not

performed by the shop.

When presenting suggested repairs to the customer, you must

present the facts, allowing the customer to draw their own conclusions

and make an informed decision about how to proceed.

The following reasons may be used for required and suggested

services. These codes are shown in the "Code" column of the MAP

Uniform Inspection & Communications Standards that follow:

Reasons to Require Repair or Replacement

A - Part no longer performs intended purpose

B - Part does not meet a design specification (regardless of

performance)

C - Part is missing

NOTE: When a repair is required, the shop must refuse partial

service to the system in question, if the repair creates

or continues an unsafe condition.

Reasons to Suggest Repair or Replacement

1 - Part is close to the end of its useful life (just above

discard specifications, or weak; failure likely to occur

soon, etc.)

2 - To address a customer need, convenience, or request (to

stiffen ride, enhance performance, eliminate noise,

etc.)

3 - To comply with maintenance recommended by the vehicle’s

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)

4 - Technician’s recommendation based on substantial and

informed experience

NOTE: Suggested services are always optional. When presenting

suggested repairs to the customer, you must present the

facts, allowing the customer to draw their own conclusions

and make an informed decision about how to proceed.

ENGINE ASSEMBLIES

SERVICE PROCEDURES REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED FOR PROPER VEHICLE

OPERATION

CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLIES

NOTE: A Cylinder Head Assembly is a cylinder head fitted with

valves, associated springs, retainers, and on overhead

camshaft cylinder heads (OHC), camshaft, camshaft

bearings, lash adjusters, tappets and rockers.

CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Adjustable valve lash is

out of specification ... B . . . . . Require repair.

Internal component failure

(any component) . . A . . ... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement of cylinder

head assembly.

(1) - It is Required that all other failure related components

be inspected for cause and condition. Additional components

or assemblies may be Suggested for repair or replacement,

such as a water pump on a short block (reason code 4,

technician’s recommendation based on substantial and

informed experience).

Example:

If there is a failed head gasket with an external coolant

leak, in addition to Requiring replacement of the head

gasket, inspection of the following for cause and condition

is Required: Block, Cooling System, Cylinder Head. It may

be Suggested that additional inspections be performed, such

as the other head gasket on a V-type engine.

LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLIES

NOTE: A Long Block Assembly is a short block assembly together

with a cylinder head assembly and all those components

fitted within the rocker or cam cover, and timing cover

(the whole presented as an assembly). A rebuilt or new

oil pump, or kit shall be supplied or fitted as

appropriate.

LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Internal component failure

(any component) . . A . . ... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement of the long

block assembly.

(1) - It is Required that all other failure related components

be inspected for cause and condition. Additional components

or assemblies may be Suggested for repair or replacement

such as a water pump on a short block (reason code 4,

technician’s recommendation based on substantial and

informed experience).

Example:

If there is a failed head gasket with an external coolant

leak, in addition to Requiring replacement of the head

gasket, inspection of the following for cause and

condition is Required: Block, Cooling System, Cylinder

Head. It may be Suggested that additional inspections be

performed, such as the other head gasket on a V-type

engine.

SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLIES

NOTE: A Short Block Assembly is a cylinder block and all those

components contained within the limits of the block deck

or decks, the pan rail, the block rear face and the

timing cover (where fitted), including the crankshaft.

SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Any internal component

failure . . . . A . . ... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement of the short

block assembly.

(1) - It is Required that all other failure related components

be inspected for cause and condition. Additional

components or assemblies may be Suggested for repair or

replacement, such as a water pump on a short block

(reason code 4, technician’s recommendation based on

substantial and informed experience).

Example:

If there is a failed head gasket with an external coolant

leak, in addition to Requiring replacement of the head

gasket, inspection of the following for cause and condition

is Required: Block, Cooling System, Cylinder Head. It may

be Suggested that additional inspections be performed,

such as the other head gasket on a V-type engine.