Template

A practical maintenance log for personal cars

Keep routine service from turning into guesswork. This template captures the date, odometer, provider, work performed, and next due point for each maintenance item.

Job to be done

Keep a clear service trail so you know what was done, when it happened, and what is due next.

Maintenance log template

Start with these columns in a spreadsheet or use them as a checklist when adding a service record to Vehtraq.

DateOdometerServiceProviderParts or notesNext due
2026-01-1242,180 miOil and filterLocal workshopSynthetic oil, cabin filter checked47,000 mi
2026-03-0844,920 miTire rotationTire centerFront and rear rotation50,000 mi
2026-04-2246,140 miInspectionInspection stationAnnual safety inspection2027-04-22

Avoid mixing fuel purchases and maintenance in one sheet. Separate logs make trends and totals easier to read.

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Keep the useful record after the calculation or template.

Vehtraq turns one-off worksheets into vehicle records you can filter, review, and export. Fuel logs, service history, reminders, receipts, and costs stay attached to the vehicle they belong to.

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Vehtraq dashboard showing vehicle records and cost charts

Maintenance items worth tracking

The best log is boring and complete. Record both routine work and one-off repairs so future decisions have context.

  • Oil and filter changes
  • Tire rotations, replacements, and alignments
  • Brake pads, rotors, and fluid
  • Battery, belts, wipers, and bulbs
  • Registration, inspection, and insurance renewals

Why a digital log is easier to maintain

A spreadsheet works until receipts, reminders, and multiple vehicles pile up. Vehtraq keeps the maintenance record connected to the vehicle it belongs to.

  • Attach receipts to fuel and expense records on Plus
  • Set reminders by date, odometer, or both
  • Export service history when selling a vehicle or filing a claim