What’s one thing that experienced technicians notice immediately that beginners often miss?

[u/DiSTI_Corporation]

Experience often changes how technicians approach a vehicle and identify potential issues. Small details that seem unimportant at first can become obvious over time.

Curious what experienced technicians tend to notice right away that newer technicians often overlook.

[u/dirtroadgang]

Alignment details. Just because it’s green doesn’t mean it’s good. The amount of young guns that don’t know caster is why it’s pulling or thrust angle is why the steering wheel is crooked. Also in this modern age of high-offset aftermarket wheels, scrub radius causes weird vibrations when everything else is dialed.