The first thing to do when a customer complains it pulls left is to?

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Verifying the customer’s complaint first confirms that the issue is real and clearly defines the symptoms you’re diagnosing. By listening and asking targeted questions about when and how the vehicle pulls (speed, steering wheel position, whether it happens under braking or coasting, road conditions), you establish a factual baseline and, if possible, reproduce the problem on a brief drive. This step guides the subsequent diagnostic path and helps distinguish a true, persistent pull from normal variations due to road crown or wind. Jumping straight to checks like tire pressure or brakes without verification can lead to unnecessary work or misdiagnosis, so confirming the symptom is the best starting point.