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Free Printable Car Maintenance Log (PDF)
| Date | Odometer | Service / repair performed | Shop / DIY | Parts | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
How to use this sheet
- Print the PDF and keep it in the glove box or with your vehicle records.
- After every service — oil change, rotation, brakes, anything — fill one row: date, mileage, what was done, who did it, cost.
- Keep receipts stapled behind the sheet for warranty and tax evidence.
- At resale, hand the buyer the full log — a documented history is worth real money.
- Start a new page per year or per 10,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Questions
Is this car maintenance log free?
Yes. The PDF is free to download and print — no sign-up, no email.
What maintenance should I record?
Everything with a date, mileage, and cost: oil changes, tire rotations and replacements, brake work, fluids, filters, battery, and any repair. The pattern matters more than the category — a complete log is what buyers and warranty claims care about.
Does a maintenance log help resale value?
A documented service history is one of the few things a private seller can show that a dealer often can't. Buyers pay more when they can verify the care — a complete, dated maintenance record is widely treated as a positive factor in used-car valuations.
Is there an app version of this log?
Yes — MotorLog for iPhone tracks fill-ups with automatic MPG, service records, repairs, and mileage, and exports a clean PDF history. The core app is free, no account needed, and your data stays on your device.
Want the log to analyze itself?
MotorLog for iPhone tracks the same things in seconds and shows you the patterns — free core, no account, and everything stays on your device.