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Transmission Issue Diagnostic

Inbound call for transmission problem diagnosis or repair.

11field definitions
3surface rules
3guardrail signals
4wrap-up checks

When this runs

classifies this work type when the caller says things like:

transmission problem
transmission slipping
won't shift
hard shifting
transmission light on
grinding when shifting
transmission fluid leak
car won't go into gear

How the call goes

3 surface rules tied to missing field definitions. Urgent first.

1

Ask if the vehicle is currently driveable — this determines if towing is needed.

urgent

Is the vehicle driveable right now, or would you need a tow to get it to us?

Field: Vehicle driveable to the shop

2

Ask the caller to describe the transmission symptoms in detail.

important

Can you describe what's happening — is it slipping, grinding, jerking when shifting, or not going into gear at all?

Field: Symptom description

3

Ask if any warning lights are on the dashboard.

important

Is the check engine light or a transmission warning light on?

Field: Check engine or transmission warning light on

Extracted without a dedicated prompt

extracts these from the transcript in real time. If the caller does not mention them naturally, staff can confirm them during wrap-up.

Caller nameCallback numberVehicle yearVehicle make and modelCurrent mileageTransmission type (automatic, manual, CVT)Visible fluid leakPreferred appointment time

Guardrail signals

If staff says anything matching one of these examples, an urgent warning surface is created.

Never diagnose the exact transmission failure over the phone.

Do not quote transmission rebuild or replacement costs without diagnostic.

Never tell a caller their transmission is 'fine' without inspection.

When the call ends

Before staff can end the call, walks them through a wrap-up checklist, then prepares the captured fields for the work record.

Wrap-up checklist

  • Confirm callback number
  • Confirm vehicle info
  • State next step
  • Send confirmation

Then creates a work order with:

  • Caller name
  • Callback number
  • Vehicle year
  • Vehicle make and model
  • Current mileage
  • Transmission type (automatic, manual, CVT)
  • Symptom description
  • Check engine or transmission warning light on
  • Vehicle driveable to the shop
  • Visible fluid leak
  • Preferred appointment time

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