SVP Light Vehicle Mechanic case studies
SVP Light Vehicle Mechanic · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The SVP Light Vehicle Mechanic credential is a trade-level verification of competence for technicians who diagnose, service and repair passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. It is aimed at working mechanics, workshop apprentices nearing the end of training, and migrant technicians who need their practical skills and theoretical knowledge validated against a recognised benchmark rather than a training transcript. The SVP Light Vehicle Mechanic case studies are 5 cases and about 4,576 words.
1Brake Pedal Shake 4,000 km After a Front Brake Service
A 2017 rear-wheel-drive light pickup (68,400 km) has steering-wheel shake that appears only when braking from highway speed and fades below about 60 km/h. The front brakes were serviced 4,000 km ago at another shop.
891 words, about 4 min2Monday-Morning No-Start on a Short-Commute Vehicle
A 2019 1.6 L petrol hatchback (54,000 km) will not start on Monday mornings but is fine all week. The customer drives 6 km each way to work at low speed, with lights and blower on.
955 words, about 5 min3Cylinder 3 Misfire with Oil Consumption: Repair or Engine Swap
A 2014 2.0 L four-cylinder petrol engine (152,000 km) has a steady misfire on cylinder 3 (P0303) and blue smoke on cold start. Coils and plugs were swapped between cylinders and the misfire stays on 3.
900 words, about 5 min4Weak A/C After a Top-Up With Leak Sealer
A 2018 compact SUV (96,000 km) has weak cooling. With ambient at 33 °C, recirculation on and blower on maximum at 1,500 rpm, centre-vent temperature is 17 °C.
954 words, about 5 min5AWD Binding After Replacing Only Two Tyres
A 2016 all-wheel-drive diesel SUV (110,000 km) shudders and binds when turning at low speed in a car park. The symptom began within 200 km of the owner replacing the two front tyres with a different brand three weeks ago.
876 words, about 4 min