Pre-work checklist.

["gr8old1" <Gr8old1@xxxx>]

I have been actively reading the DML, seeing all these problems that 
seem to arise after having sent a vehicle to a repair shop. I thought 
it would be a good idea if, as a group, we came up with some basic 
items and created a pre / post -repair checklist. Such things as the 
condition of various parts of the car, and functionality of lights, 
switches, etc.. It would certainly save everyone headaches when 
getting their cars to a local shop, by haveing the mechanic as well 
as yourself to check seals, switches, rips, dents etc.. and both of 
you signing off on the sheet what needs to be done. I know that there 
is a stnadard battery of tests that some Car audio dealers check 
before working on a vehicle. This same principle should help 
everyone, as many repair shops ignorantly start tearing into the car 
to see what's wrong, and break other things in the process.

Anyone want to tackle this one?


-Jeff Chabotte
Norwich, CT