Maintenance Records...

[mininsx_imp]

No spreadsheet for me, I just write what I did with the date and mileage in the back of the OM.

 

[quietguy_imp]

If that's what works best for you then it's the best method.

 

[kmoney_imp]

Indeed. I forgot to mention that I also record the cost of each service line item, so when I'm feeling especially anal, I can quickly calculate the service cost per mile of operation. My BMW's are expensive on a cost/mile basis. It's interesting to see how my maintenance costs decrease over time (which might be counter-intuitive) but explained by the fact that I'm reluctant to continue to pour money into a vehicle after a certain point -- good money after bad, I suppose. At a certain point, I just let it die a nice, gradual death.

To the Sears lifetime warranty topic, it's true. My dad bought a new Sears battery for our '56 Jag XK140 in April 1965. The car has a weak generator (alternator) and has a tough time keeping the battery charged. We trot down to Sears every few years and demand a replacement. We pull out the receipt and they can't believe it, but they honor it. We've been doing this for 50 years.

I worked at an AAMCO part time to put myself through undergrad in early 2000 and there was a customer with a daily driven 1968 AMC Javelin with a Borg Warner 3 speed. This guy got his trans rebuilt and was sold a nationwide lifetime warranty sometime back in the 70's and this guy (rightfully) just kept bringing it back for warranty repairs. Leaks, seals, bushings, pan gaskets, multiple rebuilds, a new case (took forever to find) and probably a few sets of hard parts over its multiple rebuilds. I swear they must have paid back 10 times what his original bill was in warranty work over the years.

I'm sure the actuaries build these outliers into their warranty pricing, but it's still got to drive them a little nuts (I know our owner cried a little inside every time he saw that red AMC pull up).

 

[Elipten_imp]

I would to if an AMC pulled in my driveway. Real low quality product.


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

 

[quietguy_imp]

I would to if an AMC pulled in my driveway. Real low quality product.


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

I'd give body parts to have a '69 AMC AMX. :dodgy:

 

[Cormanus]

Which ones?

 

[CIP57_imp]

I also use Excel Spreadsheet to track maintenance. I have over 40 pieces of equipment that I track and it works well. I also have folders for each piece with receipts for anything still under warranty.

 

[the Ferret]

I don't track costs because I don't want to know lol

 

[CIP57_imp]

I don't track costs because I don't want to know lol

I have to keep year end repair costs for equipment, I guess its habit that I do it for the bikes too.

 

[quietguy_imp]

:rofl: @ Mr F

 

[capttwb136_imp]

Excellent records. Makes me feel a bit ashamed for just writing oil change with the mileage on my calendar the day I do it.:blush:

 

[quietguy_imp]

I feel it's whatever works best for each individual. I'm an old line accountant so I'm used to 'details'.

 

[quietguy_imp]

Two weeks, Zero psi lost!

F 36, R 43

Amazing!

 

[Riko_imp]

I'll keep record here

12.000km service
297 euro

- valve check
- new stock rear tire, 160 euro (dunlop sportmax d205)
- 3 hours of work in total.

Will do oil and oil filter change myself.