If possible, I would like to schedule an appointment for my car, as it is making a sharp noise seemingly coming from the engine.
Certainly, would you mind giving the make and model of the car?
It is a 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra.
And what day and time would best suit you for this appointment?
Any time after 12PM this Monday would work.
They can fit you in at 1PM on Monday, tomorrow. Do you mind describing the noise in greater detail.
It is a grinding noise that occurs when I turn on the vehicle, that differs from the typical start-up rev.
How much longer after starting up the car does this sound occur?
It lasts anywhere from 2 more to 10 more minutes, depending on whether I begin driving.
So the sound stops once you start to drive?
Yes, yet when my car is in reverse, the sound either briefly pauses until I switch to reverse from drive or it keeps going until I shift the gear into drive.
Interesting. Was there any event that seemed to be the origin of this noise?
Well, I was driving on a mountain road outside of Detroit, and I believe that the winding turns were not good for the vehicle.
How long has it been since this sound began?
I would say around 2 weeks, I've kept forgetting to get an appointment.
Understandable. Have you had any trouble driving the vehicle?
I have not driven it much since the incident, and will continue to not use it as much as I can.
In the brief times you have used it, have you noticed if it is more difficult to drive the vehicle, or directly after the incident, was there any problem with turning that you experienced?
Nothing seemed amiss until I turned on the ignition the next time I wished to drive the car.
I see, well I will reiterate this to the mechanic. That's 1PM on Monday, being tomorrow. The fee for inspection should be $100. Do you have any questions?
That's it for me, thank you for your help.
Certainly.