"Vehicle Maintenance Log Template"

How to Log Your Vehicle Maintenance Schedule?

To implement an effective Vehicle Maintenance Log, you need to:

1. Record only essential information. Indicate important vehicle details - car make and model, vehicle identification number, and insurance information. Document in full detail maintenance, inspections, and repairs and indicate the individual who conducted them, date of completion, and current mileage numbers. Register the current mileage reading in an Odometer Disclosure Statement if you want to sell your car. And if you want, you can create a separate Vehicle Inspection Checklist. If a vehicle was involved in an accident, take note of all the damages, repair costs, and spare parts.
2. Schedule frequent maintenance inspections. It is possible to schedule periodical maintenance to ensure information is recorded regularly. Ensure communication with relevant people who are assigned to perform the inspection. You need a new Vehicle Maintenance Log template to keep track of the maintenance schedule:
   • Short-term check-ups. Inspect coolant and oil levels, engine air filter, tire pressure, headlights, turn signals, and parking lights;
   • Long-term check-ups. Check transmission fluid, transfer case fluid, spark plugs, coolant fluid exchange, and serpentine belt;
   • Seasonal check-ups. Replace windshield wipers, check battery performance, change tires, and check coolant levels.
3. Take photos of the vehicle's condition. Photos give visibility and help build evidence to support cost estimates and required repair work. If you file an insurance claim, photo evidence is essential in the event of poor maintenance.

Still looking for a particular template? Take a look at the related templates below:

• Travel Itinerary Template;
• Auto Expense Report;
• Driving Log.