Hey guys;

My 1997 Coupe has been with me for about a month, and boy do I love this car. I'm setting up my shop now, because I know I'll be spending some quality time under this car over the years.

Does anyone know of any cool (but not overly complicated) software packages out there for vehicle maintenance? I'm thinking something that can neatly record maintenance work and dates, catalog part numbers, pop out reminders for regular maintenance...basically a single dashboard that can take me to any info on the car outside of JTIS.

I've seen a few things out there on the web, such as Vehicle Manager (they do fleet software but also a home edition for dorks like me). But I have no idea if they're any good.

Anyone using something they like? I'd like to upgrade from the "greasy post-it notes in the toolbox" system I've used for too long now.

Thanks-
Scott

 

cool software, but yikes!!! $300 for a spreadsheet, or database with a cool interface? Just create your own if you're good with Access and/or Excel. Do a really good job, make it all pretty, and sell the file on here to our members..you entrepenuer!

 

Automotive Wolf is a great program. It can track anything. You can get a free trial and it's about $30.00 to buy. You can track multiple cars. Just google search it and it will be the first one to come up. I love the program.

 

Matt-

Vehicle Manager's home edition (will track up to 10 cars) is only $ 35. I agree, $ 300 would be ridiculous.

I found another option as well...Car Care. This one might be a little better- more options for storing more kinds of information. Their home edition is $ 39.95, and you can find it here.

Porkenstein-

Automotive Wolf does look pretty good, at about the same price. Thanks for the tip. And sorry about all the trouble you've been having lately!

- Scott

 

well then, that is much better on the bank account...I don't know what I was seeing on their website that said $300 when looking for that home edition.