HOODHERO — INTERMITTENT CAR SYMPTOM LOG
Guide: https://hoodhero.co.uk/guides/intermittent-car-problem-symptom-log/

SAFETY FIRST
Do not drive or reproduce a symptom to fill in this log. Use it only when
safely parked and safe to do so. Seek appropriate help for urgent concerns.
A log cannot confirm a diagnosis or establish that a vehicle is safe.

VEHICLE: MAKE / MODEL / YEAR / ENGINE IF KNOWN: _________________
APPROXIMATE MILEAGE: __________________________________________
WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED: _______________________________
RECENT WORK / EXISTING REPORT REFERENCES: _____________________

EVENT ENTRY — repeat only for events already observed safely:
DATE / APPROXIMATE TIME: ______________________________________
WHAT I HEARD / FELT / SAW / SMELLED: ____________________________
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WHAT THE VEHICLE WAS DOING: ___________________________________
STANDING / FIRST START / ALREADY DRIVEN / UNKNOWN: _____________
APPROXIMATE DURATION / HOW IT STOPPED: _________________________
EXACT WARNING MESSAGE / LIGHT / STEADY OR FLASHING: ____________
______________________________________________________________
EFFECT ON VEHICLE BEHAVIOUR: __________________________________
RELEVANT CONDITIONS I ACTUALLY NOTICED: ________________________
ACTION TAKEN / PROFESSIONAL ADVICE: ___________________________
EXISTING PHOTO / RECORDING / REPORT REFERENCE AND DATE: ________
WHAT I AM UNSURE ABOUT: _______________________________________

SUMMARY FOR THE GARAGE
NUMBER OF EVENTS OBSERVED (NOT A CONTROLLED TEST): _____________
PATTERN / CHANGES / DETAILS STILL UNKNOWN: ____________________
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CHECKS ALREADY CARRIED OUT / BY WHOM: __________________________
QUESTION ABOUT ASSESSMENT / SAFE TRANSPORT: ____________________
AGREED INVESTIGATION / PRICE / APPROVAL LIMIT: _________________

Keep observations separate from guesses and other people's suggestions.
Do not clear codes or alter the vehicle simply to change this record.
Share only relevant information with the investigating professional.