Who keeps a separate log of thier car?

[Sapper]

After a mate of mine bought a car where the previous owner kept a log (incl all reciepts) of his car, I decided to do the same thing myself. Not the log in the service handbook, but a separate folder with everything i do to the car outside of Ford Scheduled Servicing.

Anyway, one if its many uses realised today as I was able to use a previous reciept to get the price I wanted for new rear tyres at a place that took some care of my car.

So I was wondering, who else keeps a record of what they've done with their car?

[superpursuit83]

All receipts filed and I log extra services (oil changes etc) in the service book. Thats enough to create a full history.

[Brute6]

Yeah I keep a full log. Everything for fuel, servicing, km's, anything bought for it, that way, anything that happens with it, is logged.
Pretty easy thing to control...

[Yaw]

I actually do one better,

I after every service, scan the log books (after being stamped by the dealer) and keep records on my computer, As for recipts I keep them in an expanda-file under "Car". Further to this (as i work in insurance and know how importatnt it can be to prove what the car was like prior to damage happening), Every 6 months I get out my digital camera (with date stamp turned on) take close up photo of the car, In this format:

1. Front
2. Right hand side
3. Left hand side
4. Back
5. Roof (proving no hail damage)
6. Inside from drivers door open
7. Inside from passenger door open
8. Dash/Steering wheel (making sure the odometer is clearly seen for Klm)
9. Each individual Tyre to show tyre wear.
10. Each individual panel.


My car is my pride and joy, I know people will think I am anal for doing this but I guarantee I will get a better insurance payout than someone that has the same car without these records. I can actually have a factual argument regarding the value of the vehicle. (I do have an agreed value but an agreed value is simply put is the minimum they will pay)

[xalent]

I don't keep a log as such, but I do hide all my receipts in a folder in the shed away from prying eyes i.e the wife

Its a pretty thick folder now.....

[Outbackjack]

Part of the lease arragements that I have on my car gives me a monthly statement of all expences related to the car. Gives a cost of ownwership down to the kilometer. The average fuel usage on the car (BF XR8 manual) is 11.8 litres per 100. That is spread out over 12 months.

[Yellow_Festiva]

I keep a log as well as a table on the computer with a record of what has been done and when. Im glad i did as i had an insurance claim where it was a borderline write off because the market value was about the same as the repair amount.

They asked for proof that the car was worth more than market value by way of recipts and service documents so i pulled out my file and faxed them the whole 47 pages of it. (150,000 km worth of recipts)

They agreed the the car was carefully maintained and told the panel shop to repair the car.

So it was worth it in the end.

[ebxr8240]

Yep for tax reasons...

[EA2BA]

Originally Posted by xalent

I don't keep a log as such, but I do hide all my receipts in a folder in the shed away from prying eyes i.e the wife

Its a pretty thick folder now.....

LOL .... yes one reason I dont have any logs or receipts as such, I have some receipts for major things that have a warranty that my wife agreed to me buying, the rest dont exist, besides i dont want to know the total

[photn]

i keep everything. i keep it incase anything screws up. i just have this one BIG folder thing ware everyreceipt that i get in regarding the car goes into. I even put petrol receipts in there. but my leasing company does the same thing as other peoples/ they send me a break down of what was done to the car at service and what not.

[Mechan1k]

Everything that is done to the ute is on file at the mechanics ... and I have all receipts pretty much at home in a folder too.

[photn]

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Everything that is done to the ute is on file at the mechanics ... and I have all receipts pretty much at home in a folder too.

hey mechan1k ...what car do you drive. color and all...

[Mechan1k]

White AUII XLS ute ... Territory wheels ... nudge bar ... Lightforce driving lights ... courier magnets on the doors ... dark tint ... green numberplates.

[photn]

kool ive seen a couple of AU falcons out my way. ill keep an eye out for ya.

[GreenMachine]

I keep all reciepts for the Green Machine in the glovebox of the car.

Next mod: Bigger glovebox.

[Ives]

I try to keep all the receipts of things done to my car.

[Dezza]

I don't bother. It's just an EA. No documents of complete service history will change that

[MickyB]

Always done it, helps to sell a car, and makes for depressing reading when I'm wondering where all my money has gone.

[AUIII XR8 MAN]

I keep all the big item but little stuff that breaks under wear & tear i don't bother. I do keep the service book up to date.

[Full Spectrum]

I have a folder i keep all records of what is done too the car warranty's etc, Even down too something as small as driving lights.
Just say you sell it one day potential buyers car have a good read and see you have keeped the car in good order and running right, Not just telling them you do they can see it.

[crispymk2]

Have too hide mine from the missus... added it up the other day and it worked out to $13,000+ in four years excluding purchase price! cars only worth about $5000!

[MITCHAY]

Any servicing, parts or aftermarket accessories I keep receipts for.

It is also a good thing to dot down what modifications you have in a simple to read document and add to it as you mod. Even with a big stereo that list can get quite big.

This way when you have dealings with the insurance company it is there in front of you and you're not thinking of it at the top of your head.

Actually in regards to insurance - Yaw might be able to field this one, I didn't include the cost of tyres when adding my wheels to the policy. I'm guessing I would just have to pay those out of my own pocket or get a reduced payout?

[351ciofgrunt]

I service my own car and i dont keep any receipts for stuff that i've spent on my car

Right now i have no idea how much money i've thrown at my falcon and thats the way i like it...if i knew how much ive spent on it i'd just get depressed.

anyway theres no way you going to ever get your money back on a car so i dont see the point. Just Enjoy it

[DJM83]

Yeah a log is kept of everything from services, rego, insurance and mods anything that is done on the car is recordedand reiceipts retained

[sgt_doofey]

Any receipts that don't get chucked out end up in a folder in the filing cabinet. Doesn't include fuel though.

Why is a thread from last year showing at the start of the list that I have not read? Didn't mean to mine this one up but it was displayed on the front page of the pub. Been noticing that with the diesel thread as well!

[ebxr8240]

Sheesh if I kept all mine ?? I'd need a dog box....Ah make that two of them.. One for me....Haha

[red_hotxr6]

Well basically i have to as it is work related..