The purpose of this worksheet is to turn a broad model-name search into a decision that can be checked, quoted and handed over without silently changing assumptions.
Continue the evidence route: Start with the engine and transmission identity, compare road-contact clues in the suspension and bearing guide, and keep the result inside the complete inspection.
Describe the symptom
Record cold or warm state, engine speed, road speed, gear, load, steering input, surface and air-conditioning use.
Record: Save the source, capture date and VIN reference beside this finding so another candidate cannot inherit it by mistake.
Inspect engine and gearbox mounts
Check visible rubber, brackets, fasteners, contact marks, leakage where applicable and prior repair evidence.
Record: Enter the verified value and the evidence owner. If the seller supplied the answer, label it seller-stated until independently checked.
Separate stationary vibration
Compare idle, selected gear, electrical load and climate use without unsafe testing or unnecessary revving.
Record: Record what was inspected, what remained inaccessible and who performed the check; silence is an open item, not a pass.
Separate road-speed vibration
Inspect tyres, wheels, hubs, bearings, shafts, brakes and underbody before assigning a powertrain cause.
Record: Note every destination assumption behind this conclusion and reopen it when the port, buyer country or registration route changes.
Compare manual and CVT behaviour
Use the correct transmission route and preserve diagnostics, clutch or selector observations and service history.
Record: Attach the supporting photograph, report page or document reference and preserve the original language where translation could alter meaning.
Repeat after diagnosis
Correct the identified cause, then repeat the same conditions and preserve the before-and-after result.
Record: State the commercial consequence: accept, reject, reprice or request more evidence, together with the person responsible and deadline.
Do not replace mounts by guess
A new mount will not correct a bent wheel, bearing noise, exhaust contact or engine fault.
Use reproducible language
Speed, load and temperature are more useful than calling a vibration slight or acceptable.
Stop for safety-relevant findings
Loose hardware, severe vibration, warning lamps or unstable control end the road test.
Carry the result into cost
Price diagnosis, parts, labour and repeat testing separately from the vehicle discount.
Compare frequency, not impressions
A symptom tied to engine speed suggests a different path from one tied to wheel speed, steering angle, braking or road texture. Record the conditions and whether vibration appears through the seat, wheel, pedals or body. Repeat a safe manoeuvre rather than changing several variables at once. This prevents a familiar model reputation from replacing diagnosis of the actual candidate.
Prepare the receiving workshop
Send engine and transmission identity, mount images, scan results, wheel and tyre data and reproducible test conditions. State what was not dismantled or confirmed. The workshop should be able to repeat the symptom before parts are ordered, especially where freight makes trial replacement expensive. Keep the pre-loading observation so any change after transport can be separated from the accepted baseline.
Use the air-conditioning load deliberately
A compressor or fan load can reveal an idle-control, mount or contact symptom, but it must be recorded as one defined test state. Compare system off and on after the engine is stable and stop when warnings or unsafe movement appears. Do not compensate for vibration by raising idle, clearing adaptations or fitting unrelated parts before the original evidence is preserved.
Primary market references
These official pages describe their own markets. Confirm the selected VIN and destination rules before using a figure.
Close the note with a decision record
Write the selected candidate, rejected alternatives, evidence reviewed, unresolved questions, responsible person and next deadline. If another vehicle replaces the candidate, reopen identity, inspection, cost and destination checks. A copied conclusion is not valid for a different VIN.
- Describe the symptom: confirmed / open / not applicable
- Inspect engine and gearbox mounts: confirmed / open / not applicable
- Separate stationary vibration: confirmed / open / not applicable
- Separate road-speed vibration: confirmed / open / not applicable
- Compare manual and CVT behaviour: confirmed / open / not applicable
- Repeat after diagnosis: confirmed / open / not applicable
Questions buyers should still ask
Describe the symptom: what should the buyer retain?
Retain the dated document, image or test result that closes “Describe the symptom”, together with the VIN and the name of the person who supplied or checked it. A listing label alone is not sufficient evidence.
Inspect engine and gearbox mounts: what should the buyer retain?
For “Inspect engine and gearbox mounts”, write down what is verified and what remains an assumption. An open point may be acceptable, but it must stay visible in the price, inspection scope or handover conditions.
Separate stationary vibration: what should the buyer retain?
Recheck “Separate stationary vibration” if the vehicle, destination, route or responsible supplier changes. Conclusions belong to the candidate and dated evidence set; they should not be copied to a replacement VIN.