Adding a vehicle

Create a vehicle to start tracking its history. Each vehicle has its own records, reminders, and service schedules.

In the app #

The Vehicles page is the entry point. The New button opens the new-vehicle form.

Fields #

The only required field is a name. The name identifies the vehicle on the Vehicles page and is shown throughout the app.

Optional fields:

• Distance unit - miles, kilometers, hours, or nautical miles. Defaults to miles. Used for odometer readings on records and reminders.
• VIN - the vehicle identification number.
• Color - shown next to the vehicle name in lists.

Preferences:

• Enable cost - shows the cost column in History and the cost field on the record form
• Show mileage adjustment records - includes mileage-only adjustments in History (hidden by default)
• Send reminder emails - sends emails for upcoming reminders two weeks before and on the due date
• Send prompt for records - sends occasional emails suggesting recent service based on record history

Vehicles are private to the account. There is no household or shared-account concept.

After saving #

The vehicle appears on the Vehicles page. The History, Tasks, and Notes tabs open to empty states.

To set the current odometer reading, add a record (typically the purchase). To change mileage later, use the Mileage Adjustment action from the vehicle's menu.

Notes #

Retired vehicles are hidden from the default list but keep all history. See Preferences.