Interpret vehicle sounds to diagnose mechanical problems
npx skills add https://github.com/hmls-autos/hmls --skill audio-diagnosisCopy and paste this command into Claude Code to install the skill
This skill should be used when a customer asks "how much for...", "what would it cost...", "I need an estimate for...", "price for brakes/oil change/repair", or describes symptoms (squealing, grinding, overheating, won't start, check engine light) that need diagnosis and pricing. Covers maintenance, brakes, electrical, suspension, cooling, AC, exhaust, and tire services with labor time lookup, parts pricing, vehicle class adjustments, and bundled service recommendations.
This skill should be used whenever the customer wants to book service, pick a time, reschedule, or cancel — and any time you need to know what stage of the lifecycle an order is at. Covers the full order state machine, the chat-flow path, the legacy portal/PDF path, and the auto-dispatch behavior (Uber-style mechanic assignment).
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| name | audio-diagnosis |
| description | Interpret vehicle sounds to diagnose mechanical problems |
Use this skill when the customer provides audio recordings of vehicle sounds.
When does the sound occur?
Does the sound change with:
Where does the sound seem to come from?
When analyzing audio, provide:
"The audio reveals a rhythmic grinding sound that increases with vehicle speed but is independent of engine RPM. This pattern is characteristic of a wheel bearing issue.
Likely Cause: Worn front wheel bearing (based on sound location)
Severity: High - Wheel bearings can fail catastrophically, causing loss of vehicle control.
Additional Diagnostics: Check for play in the wheel, feel for heat after driving.
Action Required: Have this inspected immediately. Avoid highway driving until diagnosed."
