Vehicle Form

Boom – A sound like a drum roll or distant thunder.

Buzz – A low-pitched sound, like a bee.

Chatter – Rapidly repeating metallic sound.

Chirp – High-pitched, rapidly repeating sound, like a chirping bird.

Click – A Light sound, like a ballpoint pen being clicked.

Clunk – A metal-to-metal sound, like a hammer striking steal.

Grind – An abrasive sound, like a grinding stone.

Hiss – Like air escaping from a balloon.

Hum – Like a wire humming in the wind.

Knock – Like a knock on the door.

Rattle – A sound like marbles rolling around in a can.

Roar – Deep, prolonged sound like high winds or ocean waves.

Rumble – Low, heavy, continuous sound, like thunder.

Squeak – A sound like rubbing a clean window

Squeal – A high-pitched sound, like fingernails across a chalkboard.

Tap – A crisp, dull sound, like tapping your finger on a table.

Whine – A high-pitched sound, like an electric motor or drill.

Whistle – Sharp, shrill sound like wind passing through a small opening.

Other:

Type of Noise (from list at left) -

How fast were you traveling when the noise occurred?

km

What was the weather like? (e.g. heavy rain)

Turning in either direction while moving?

If yes, turning the steering wheel to the

You’re braking?

You’re accelerating? If yes, what type of acceleration?

The A/C or heat was

The vehicle is parked/idling?

The vehicle is parked and you are turning the steering wheel to the

Vehicle...

Misses or runs roughHesitates or backfiresEngine stalls or diesIs sluggish/low on power, but roughIs hard to start, but cranks okayEngine cranks, but won’t startStalls after starting

Fluid Leaks

Exhaust smokes excessively

Rapidly consumes

Shakes or vibrates

Other:

Engine is:

I’ve driven about

km

I’m driving at about________km

Accelerating:

Decelerating to a stop:

Turning:

Other: