CAR TECHNIKS - Service Visit Preparation Form  

NEED SERVICE? At Car Techniks We're ready to help, and we can do a better job in less time if you can tell us as much as possible about what's happening. Just check off any of the appropriate boxes below, and add any relevant comments in the fields provided. You can use the glossary of Vehicle Sounds and the car diagram to help you describe noises and pinpoint their sources. When you're finished, simply print out the form and bring it in to our Service Advisor at Car Techniks. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to ensure that you and your car receive the high quality service you deserve.

Engine Does not start Stalls when decelerating Does not turn over Idle speed is too high Difficulty turning over Knocks or pings Hesitates Backfires Noticeably poor gas mileage Unsteady Idle Stalls when starting Noise & Vibration Noise When braking Vibration When accelerating Both apply When decelerating When in reverse When turning During normal acceleration During normal deceleration When engine is running and vehicle is moving When engine is running and vehicle is not moving Transmission Shifts prematurely or slowly Slippage Does not upshift Shifts harshly Does not downshift Will not shift at all Difficult to shift, does not shift properly Makes unusual noises when shifting Brakes Front brakes Rear brakes Both front and rear Unable to determine Brakes make the following sounds: Squeaking Grinding Squealing Rattling Vehicle pulls to one side when braking Brake pedal must be pumped continuously for vehicle to stop Brake pedal must be depressed fully for vehicle to stop at any speed Front End Alignment/Steering & Handling Vehicle shakes when in operation Vehicle vibrates when in operation Vehicle ride is rough and uneven Excessive steering required for vehicle to stay on course Steering wheel feels "tight" when making turns Steering wheel feels "loose" when making turns Heating & Cooling Air conditioner does not have any cooling effect Air conditioner not cold enough Air conditioner takes an abnormal amount of time to cool interior Heater does not have any heating effect Heater does not have proper heating effect Heater takes an abnormal amount of time to function Air flow does not function properly Temperature fluctuates greatly System makes unusual noises or vibrations Air flow does not function through the following vents: Center Driver-side Passenger-side Floor Defroster Difficulties with air intake: Recirculating air Outside air

Electrical Lights: Front Reverse Left turn signal Hazard Right turn signal Glove box Interior dome Lighter Dashboard display Taillights Power Windows: Front driver-side Rear left Front passenger-side Rear right Sound System: AM/FM stereo cassette Front speakers AM/FM stereo Rear speakers Compact disc player Windshield wipers Windshield wiper spray Rear defroster Power locks Rearview mirrors Security system Driver's seat adjustment Other Please describe in detail any previously checked item, or add other items not listed. Priority Service Of the service items listed, please indicate order of importance: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. an unusual sound? After you print this form, draw an 'X' where the noise seems to be located. Vehicle Sounds The following noises may help you in detailing your vehicle's condition to our service advisor. Booming - rhythmic sound like a drum roll or distant thunder. Buzzing - low-pitched vibration, similar to that of a bee. Chattering - a clicking metallic noise that repeats rapidly. Chirping - high-pitched noise similar to a bird. Clicking - rhythmic tapping sound similar to that of a ball-point pen. Clunking - a dull thumping, like something being dropped. Grinding - a loud abrasive, metallic noise, often high-pitched. Growling - low noise like that of an animal. Humming - continuous noise which may be somewhat melodious. Knocking - a banging noise with two objects hitting (heavy vs. light) one another. Rattling - shaking sound, as if something is loose. Rumbling - a low, gurgling noise. Squeaking - high-pitched metallic sound, often continuous. Squealing - high-pitched whine as if something is tearing. Tapping - light hammering noise that can be rhythmic or intermittent. Thud - low-pitched metallic thumping. Thumping - a loud, banging sound. Whining - high-pitched buzzing sound.

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