Title: Explain the importance of a vehicle walk-around inspection.
Course: Automotive Technology I (MLR 3-Year Program) (20104-IA) > Section: Required Supplemental Tasks: Preparing Vehicle for Service

Explanation should include

- the reasons for a walk-around inspection
- to find other required work
- to protect from liability
- to diagnose
- to notate/document vehicle deficiencies before the vehicle is worked on (e.g., low tire pressure, damage)
- to identify and document existing vehicle conditions such as body damage, paint damage, windshield damage.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to perform an initial inspection of a vehicle presented for repair?
- Why is it important to document everything found during the inspection?
- How should deficiencies be notated?
- Where should the technician document damage?
- What actions should be taken if fresh damage is noted during the walk-around?