# Forecourt Puzzle Guide

This file is for the puzzle owner only and should not be linked from the UI.

## Final password

`GEAR-AXLE-TURBO-PARK`

## Route

- Hidden route: `/internal/pdi-bundle-7c4f`
- Discovery points on the stock page:
  - Stimulus controller source for the stock page (`listing_puzzle_controller`)
  - Optional hidden hint drawer after clicking the Forecourt logo 5 times (the drawer renders the controller's stored path at runtime)

## Stage 1

- Location: main image caption on the stock page
- Visible clue: `Photo set 03 // ingest note JHDU // something seems shifted.`
- Solve method: Caesar shift back by 3
- Answer: `GEAR`

## Stage 2

- Location: "Factory options" table
- Visible hint: `The stock sheet is longer than the original order form. Check the verified items carefully.`
- Solve method:
  - use only the rows verified from `Order form`
  - then take the first letter of each option name in top-to-bottom order
  - Aluminium look fuel cap
  - Xenon headlamps with PDLS
  - Leather steering column casing
  - Extended interior package
- Answer: `AXLE`

## Stage 3

- Location: hidden JSON blob in the stock page source
- Element ID: `forecourt-media-manifest`
- Encoded value: `VFVSQk8=`
- Solve method: Base64 decode
- Answer: `TURBO`

## Stage 4

- Location: "Inspection notes" card
- Visible hint: `The workshop printout is still shown newest first. Call or text the team for more details.`
- Note references:
  - `OBS-17-09` (`Advisory`, ignore this row)
  - `INS-88-52`
  - `INS-88-73`
  - `INS-88-21`
  - `INS-88-71`
- Solve method:
  - use only the notes marked `Filed`
  - the card is shown newest first, so read the filed notes from oldest to newest
  - decode the final two digits as classic mobile keypad `key + tap count`
  - 71 = P (`7` pressed once)
  - 21 = A (`2` pressed once)
  - 73 = R (`7` pressed three times)
  - 52 = K (`5` pressed twice)
- Answer: `PARK`

## Admin behavior

- `GET /internal/pdi-bundle-7c4f` shows the login prompt
- The login prompt tells solvers to use the words in page order
- Entering `GEAR-AXLE-TURBO-PARK` unlocks the fake admin panel
- The panel is session-backed only and can be cleared with the "Clear admin session" button