From the AI playbook for mechanics and garages

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Job 1 of 18ChatGPTGeminiCopilot

Explain a fault to the customer in plain English

A customer who understands the problem says yes faster and trusts you next time.

Time: 3 minutesTool cost: you can start with a free AI tool

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Steps

Note the fault you found, how you confirmed it, the fix and price.
Paste with the prompt below.
Check it's accurate for this car and send it by text or WhatsApp with a photo of the worn or failed part.

The exact prompt

Copy, paste, then fill in the [brackets]

Explain this car fault to a [UK] customer in plain English, under 100 words.
Car: [make, model, year]. Fault I found: [e.g. front left lower arm bush split]. How I confirmed it: [e.g. visual inspection, play on lift].
Why it matters: [my words]. Fix and price: [parts, labour, VAT].
Urgency, exactly as I rate it: [safe to drive short term / book in within 2 weeks / don't drive].
Friendly and factual, no scare tactics, no technical jargon without explaining it.

✓ Check before you send

Urgency is your judgement.
The price matches your quote.
A photo backs it up.

UK notes extra

Repairs must be done with reasonable care and skill, and customers can complain to the Motor Ombudsman if your garage is accredited. The Motor Ombudsman.

Last reviewed Oct 2026. Free tools change. If a screen looks different, the steps still apply.Back to top ↑

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