Create a personalized maintenance schedule to keep your car running smoothly and prevent costly repairs
I want a maintenance schedule for my car to keep it in good condition and avoid expensive repairs. My car is a [YEAR] [MAKE] [MODEL]. Current mileage: [MILEAGE] How I primarily use the car: [USE:select:daily commuting in city traffic,highway driving mostly,mix of city and highway,light use - short trips only,heavy use - high mileage annually]. My climate: [CLIMATE:select:hot climate,cold climate with harsh winters,mild climate year-round,humid and coastal,varies significantly by season]. Last maintenance I did and when: [LAST_SERVICE?] Any current issues or concerns: [CONCERNS?] My maintenance preference is [PREFERENCE:select:do as much myself as possible,mix of DIY and professional,take everything to a mechanic,dealership service for warranty]. Create a maintenance schedule broken down by time intervals and mileage milestones. Include routine items like oil changes, tire rotation, and filter replacements. Note which items I can reasonably DIY versus need a professional. Explain warning signs that something needs attention sooner. Include seasonal maintenance tasks for my climate. Estimate costs for each service type. Note which maintenance items are most critical for my specific vehicle and driving conditions. Flag any known issues common to my make and model year I should watch for.
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Get Early AccessSkipping an oil change saves you $60 today and costs you an engine rebuild next year. Most car owners know maintenance matters, but few have a clear schedule tied to their specific vehicle, mileage, and driving conditions. Generic advice like "change oil every 5,000 miles" ignores that a highway commuter and a city stop-and-go driver have very different needs.
It creates a maintenance schedule built around your exact car. Enter your [MAKE], [MODEL], current [MILEAGE], and driving patterns. It generates a timeline broken down by mileage milestones and seasonal tasks, with cost estimates and DIY difficulty ratings for each service. It even flags known issues common to your specific vehicle.
The schedule covers everything from routine items like tire rotations and filter replacements to the bigger services most people forget until something breaks. Paste it into the Dock Editor and keep your schedule as a living document you update after each service. If you are also shopping for a car, the car buying advisor can help you pick one with lower long-term maintenance costs.
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Fill in [YEAR], [MAKE], [MODEL], and [MILEAGE] exactly. A 2019 Honda Civic at 45,000 miles gets very different recommendations than a 2015 Ford F-150 at 90,000 miles.
Select [USE] and [CLIMATE] carefully. City driving with frequent stops wears brakes faster. Cold climates need winter-specific tasks like battery checks and antifreeze testing.
Fill in [LAST_SERVICE] and [CONCERNS] so the AI can identify overdue items. If you just replaced brake pads, it will not suggest them again for another 30,000 miles.
Set [PREFERENCE] based on how you handle repairs. The AI marks each task as DIY-friendly or professional-only, with cost estimates for both routes.
Just bought your first car and have no idea what maintenance looks like? This creates a complete schedule from day one so you never miss a critical service.
Commuting 30,000 miles a year puts extra strain on your vehicle. Get a schedule that accounts for accelerated wear on tires, brakes, and transmission fluid.
Set [PREFERENCE] to do-it-yourself. The AI identifies which services you can handle at home and which need a lift and professional tools.
Bought a used car with unknown service history? Enter current mileage and get a catch-up schedule that covers everything the previous owner might have skipped.
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