# Vehicle and equipment compatibility record Confirm support before connecting. Generic car OBD2 access does not establish motorcycle, tractor, heavy-duty, transmission or other module compatibility. Vehicle make, model, year and powertrain: ______________________________ Date, mileage or hours, and record reference: ______________________________ Connector location and type confirmed from manual: ______________________________ Scanner, adapter, app and software version: ______________________________ Supported vehicle, protocol and modules verified with supplier: ______________________________ Permission and vehicle instructions checked: ______________________________ Known unsupported data or access limits: ______________________________ Evidence saved and questions for the supplier: ______________________________ # Parked observation and evidence card Use a safe, permitted parked location. Follow the vehicle and tool instructions for ignition state and connection. Keep clear of moving, hot or electrical parts. Date, location, mileage or hours: ______________________________ Reported symptoms and dashboard warnings: ______________________________ Safe location and permission confirmed: ______________________________ Ignition state and tool connection per instructions: ______________________________ Stored, pending or permanent status, where supported: ______________________________ Readiness and freeze-frame information, where supported: ______________________________ Screenshots saved with date and vehicle reference: ______________________________ Next step or qualified assistance requested: ______________________________ # Dated readings and conditions log Make a fresh copy for each parked check. Preserve units and operating context; compare only like-for-like supported readings. Do not operate a phone or scanner while driving. Vehicle and record date/time: ______________________________ Mileage or hours and operating state: ______________________________ Weather, temperature, altitude and load if relevant: ______________________________ Reading or code, exact unit and source: ______________________________ Value and context at earlier comparable check: ______________________________ Change observed, without assumed diagnosis: ______________________________ Screenshot or service-document reference: ______________________________ Question, next check and responsible person: ______________________________ # Symptom and service evidence record Separate observations, suggestions and confirmed findings. Preserve original evidence before authorized work. Do not erase codes, reset monitors, command tests or change settings just to complete this record. Symptom in the reader's own words: ______________________________ First noticed date and relevant conditions: ______________________________ Warning lights and original evidence references: ______________________________ Recent service, battery work or clearing history: ______________________________ Technician finding and how it was confirmed: ______________________________ Authorized work, date and invoice reference: ______________________________ Follow-up observation under comparable conditions: ______________________________ Unresolved question and follow-up contact: ______________________________ # Independent inspection and professional questions A scanner cannot replace physical, legal or specialist checks. Use this page to request an assessment appropriate to the vehicle and decision. Vehicle, decision and independent inspector: ______________________________ Documents, identity and history checks requested: ______________________________ Physical checks that the scanner cannot perform: ______________________________ Supported evidence to review with the inspector: ______________________________ Question: what is confirmed and what remains uncertain?: ______________________________ Question: what work is urgent and what evidence supports it?: ______________________________ Written estimate, limitations and outstanding checks: ______________________________ Decision deferred or next authorized step: ______________________________ # Permission, handover and return record Use when dealing with a seller, owner, employer or rental provider. Written permission is needed before connecting equipment where required. Record damage separately; a scan is not proof of when damage occurred. Vehicle, owner/provider and booking or candidate reference: ______________________________ Date, mileage, fuel/charge and handover location: ______________________________ Who authorized connection and permitted scope: ______________________________ Existing warning lights, damage and photos: ______________________________ Findings reported to the owner/provider and response: ______________________________ Agreed action, written terms and assistance contact: ______________________________ Return date, mileage and condition acknowledgement: ______________________________ Open issue and document reference: ______________________________