Digital Inspection Report Writer
Turns a technician's inspection notes and photo list into a clear report the customer can read on their phone.
Before and after
Hi Ari Khan, thanks for bringing in your black 2008 Subaru Outback (148,200 miles). Our technician, Armando Lowry, went through the whole car. Here is what he found.
Your concern: grinding noise when braking. We found worn front brakes on both sides, which is where you heard the noise. Details are below. Your oil change is done.
Summary: 7 photos, 6 recommended items, 5 items checked and good.
Safety concern, recommended now
- Front brake pads and rotors, both sides: 489.00
- Left front pad is worn down to 1mm with metal showing, and the rotor is scored. Right front pad is at 2mm and that rotor is scored too. Worn pads and scored rotors affect your stopping, so we recommend replacing the pads and rotors on both sides together.
- Photo 1: The left front brake pad is worn very thin and metal is showing. The scored rotor surface is part of what needs replacing.
- Photo 2: The right front brake pad is also thin, and the rotor behind it has grooves worn into it.
- Group subtotal: 489.00
Recommended now
- Right front CV axle: 312.50
- The rubber boot on the outer joint is torn and grease has been thrown around. We did not hear clicking when we tested it. A torn boot lets grease out and dirt in, which can lead to damage to the joint, so we recommend replacing the axle.
- Photo 4: The torn rubber boot on the right front axle, with grease sprayed around it.
- Valve cover gaskets: 268.00
- The valve cover gasket is wet with oil. It is seeping, not dripping. We recommend replacing the gaskets to stop the leak.
- Photo 5: Oil has seeped out along the engine's valve cover gasket, so the area looks wet.
- Group subtotal: 580.50
Also recommended
- Engine air filter: 34.00
- The filter is dirty, so we recommend replacing it to keep air flowing cleanly to the engine.
- Photo 7: The air filter is dirty and discolored from collected dust and debris.
- Serpentine belt: 96.00
- A few small cracks were found in the belt. No photo was taken. We recommend replacing it, since this belt runs several parts of your engine.
- Front and rear tires: price to come
- Front tires measure 4/32 and rear tires measure 5/32. No photo was taken. Lower tread reduces grip on wet roads, so we recommend replacing them.
- Group subtotal: 130.00 (not including tires)
Total of recommended items with a price: 1,199.50 (tires and any tax or fees not included)
Completed today
- Oil change: 72.00
Checked and good
- Rear brake pads at 6mm. Photo 3: The rear brake pads still have plenty of material on them.
- Battery tested at 12.5 volts. Photo 6: The battery tester screen showing a good result.
- Coolant, all lights, and wipers all look good.
Reply with the items you would like us to do and we will send your total for those. Questions? Call us at 206-555-0104.
Beatrice Owens
Cedarbank Auto Repair, 2719 Brookbank Rd, Blackbank
Questions for the owner
- What is the price for the tires, and should the tire price be added to the total?
- Should sales tax or shop fees be added to the prices above?
What it does
Turns a technician's inspection notes and photo list into a clear report the customer can read on their phone. Each photo gets a short caption in plain language, and each finding is explained and grouped so the customer knows what was found and what you recommend.
Use it when: Use when an auto repair shop needs to turn a technician's inspection notes and photo list into a customer-ready digital inspection report with plain-language photo captions, such as: write up the inspection, caption these photos, or make the DVI report for the customer.