How to Setup Your Vehicle Maintenance Plan with Autozis
A vehicle maintenance plan is more than just a schedule, it's your roadmap to preventing breakdowns, extending your vehicle's lifespan, and ensuring safety on the road. With Autozis, you can create a customized maintenance plan that automatically tracks, reminds, and adapts to your vehicle's specific needs.
In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to set up and manage your vehicle maintenance plan effectively using Autozis.
Why You Need a Vehicle Maintenance Plan
Regular, scheduled maintenance is one of the smartest investments you can make in your vehicle. Here's why:
- Prevent costly breakdowns: Regular maintenance catches small issues before they become expensive repairs.
- Extend vehicle lifespan: Well-maintained vehicles last significantly longer and perform better.
- Maintain safety: Critical systems like brakes, tires, and fluids need regular checks to keep you safe.
- Improve resale value: A documented maintenance history increases your vehicle's value when it's time to sell.
- Save money long-term: Preventative maintenance is always cheaper than emergency repairs.
Real-World Example
Maria set up a maintenance plan for her Toyota Corolla and received a reminder about a timing belt replacement at 100,000 km. The €400 service seemed expensive, but it prevented a potential €3,500 engine failure that occurs when timing belts snap without warning.
What Makes Autozis Maintenance Plans Special
Autozis takes the hassle out of maintenance planning with powerful features designed for modern vehicle owners:
⚙️ Fully Customizable Maintenance Items
Create maintenance items that match your vehicle's specific needs. Set mileage intervals, time-based intervals, or both to ensure nothing gets missed.
🔔 Smart Reminders
Get automatic reminders based on your defined intervals. Never miss an oil change or tire rotation again.
📊 Detailed Insights
Track maintenance history, view upcoming services, and gain insights into your vehicle's health over time.
🔄 Flexible Management
Activate, deactivate, edit, or remove maintenance items as your needs change. Your plan adapts with your vehicle.
Getting Started: Accessing Your Maintenance Plan
To begin setting up your vehicle maintenance plan:
- Log in to your Autozis account at autozis.com
- Navigate to your dashboard where you'll see all your vehicle information
- Click on the "Maintenance Plan" tab to access your maintenance planning tools
Adding a New Maintenance Item
Creating maintenance items is quick and intuitive. Follow these steps to add your first item:
Step 1: Click "Add Maintenance Item"
Look for the prominent "Add Maintenance Item" button in your maintenance plan dashboard.
Step 2: Choose a Meaningful Name
Give your maintenance item a clear, descriptive name like "Engine Oil Change", "Tire Rotation", "Brake Inspection", or "Air Filter Replacement". This helps you quickly identify items at a glance.
Step 3: Set the Mileage Interval
If your maintenance item should occur every X kilometers or miles, enter that value. For example, oil changes are typically every 7,500-10,000 km depending on your vehicle.
Leave blank if this item is not mileage-based.
Step 4: Set the Time Interval
If your maintenance item should occur every X months regardless of mileage, set the time interval. For example, oil changes might also be recommended every 6-12 months, whichever comes first.
Leave blank if this item is not time-based.
Step 5: Save and Start Tracking
Click "Save" to add the maintenance item to your plan. You can now track all services related to this item and set up automated reminders!
💡 Pro Tip: Common Maintenance Items to Add
- Engine Oil Change (every 7,500-10,000 km or 6-12 months)
- Tire Rotation (every 10,000-12,000 km or 6 months)
- Air Filter Replacement (every 15,000-30,000 km or 12 months)
- Brake Inspection (every 15,000-20,000 km or 12 months)
- Cabin Air Filter (every 15,000-25,000 km or 12 months)
- Coolant Flush (every 50,000 km or 2-3 years)
- Timing Belt Replacement (every 100,000 km or as recommended)
- Battery Check (annually)
Editing or Removing Maintenance Items
Your vehicle's needs may change over time. Autozis makes it easy to update or remove maintenance items:
- Locate the maintenance item you want to edit in your maintenance plan dashboard
- Click the "Edit" button on that item
- A popup window will open showing all the item's details
- Make your changes to the name, mileage interval, or time interval as needed
- Click "Save" to update the item, or click "Delete" to permanently remove it
Important Note
Deleting a maintenance item will remove it from your plan, but your historical service records will remain intact. You can still view all past maintenance logged for that item.
Activating and Deactivating Maintenance Items
Sometimes you need to temporarily pause tracking for certain maintenance items without deleting them entirely. This is perfect for seasonal maintenance or when specific services don't apply temporarily.
To activate or deactivate an item:
- Find the maintenance item in your dashboard
- Click the "Toggle" button next to the item
- The item will immediately switch between active and inactive status
💡 When to Use Deactivation
- Seasonal items (like winter tire changes if you're storing the vehicle)
- Services you've decided to handle differently
- Items you want to keep for reference but not track actively
- When switching maintenance schedules temporarily
Setting Up Smart Reminders
One of the most powerful features of Autozis is the ability to quickly set up automatic reminders based on your configured intervals. Never forget maintenance again!
To enable or disable reminders for a maintenance item:
- Navigate to the maintenance item in your dashboard
- Click the "Toggle Reminder" button
- A reminder will be automatically created (or removed) based on your defined mileage and time intervals
How Smart Reminders Work
Autozis calculates when your next service is due based on:
- Your last service date and mileage
- The mileage interval you configured
- The time interval you configured
- Your current vehicle mileage and date
You'll receive a reminder whichever limit is reached first—mileage or time.
Real-World Example
You set up an "Engine Oil Change" item with a 10,000 km interval and 6-month interval. You had your last oil change at 25,000 km on January 1st. Autozis will remind you when you reach either 35,000 km OR July 1st, whichever comes first.
Viewing Detailed Insights
Each maintenance item contains valuable insights that help you understand your vehicle's maintenance history and upcoming needs.
To view detailed insights:
- Simply click on any maintenance item in your dashboard
- An expanded view will appear showing comprehensive details
What you'll see in the detailed view:
- Complete service history: All maintenance records logged for this item
- Next due date/mileage: When the next service is scheduled based on your intervals
- Cost tracking: Total spending on this maintenance category over time
- Frequency analysis: How often you've performed this maintenance
- Reminder status: Whether reminders are active for this item
- Interval configuration: Current mileage and time settings
Stay Informed
These insights help you make better decisions about your vehicle's care, identify patterns, and budget for future maintenance costs.
Best Practices for Maintenance Planning
To get the most out of your Autozis maintenance plan, follow these proven strategies:
Check your vehicle's owner manual for recommended maintenance intervals and use those as a starting point for your plan.
Right after getting maintenance done, log it in Autozis. This ensures your next reminder is calculated accurately from the most recent service.
Enable reminders for safety-critical maintenance like brakes, tires, and timing belts. These should never be missed.
Every few months, check your maintenance plan to ensure intervals still make sense and adjust based on your actual driving patterns.
Name items clearly so you can quickly identify them. "Front Brake Pads" is better than just "Brakes."
Many maintenance items should be done based on whichever comes first—time or mileage. Set both intervals for maximum protection.
Common Maintenance Planning Mistakes to Avoid
🚫 Forgetting to update mileage
Keep your vehicle's current mileage up to date in Autozis so reminders calculate correctly.
🚫 Setting unrealistic intervals
Don't extend maintenance intervals beyond manufacturer recommendations to save money—it costs more in the long run.
🚫 Ignoring reminder notifications
Reminders are there for a reason. Don't dismiss them without at least checking your vehicle's status.
🚫 Not logging completed maintenance
If you don't log services after they're done, your reminders won't reset and you'll lose track of your history.
Maintenance Planning for Different Vehicle Types
Different vehicles have unique maintenance needs. Autozis adapts to all types:
🚗 Gasoline Vehicles
Focus on oil changes, air filters, spark plugs, timing belts, and fluid flushes. Standard combustion engines require the most frequent maintenance.
🔌 Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Track battery health checks, tire rotations, brake fluid, cabin filters, and software updates. EVs need less maintenance but still require regular care.
⚡ Hybrid Vehicles
Combine both ICE and EV maintenance needs. Track both traditional engine services plus battery and electric motor maintenance.
🚙 Heavy-Duty/Commercial Vehicles
More frequent intervals due to higher usage. Track differential services, transmission maintenance, and heavy-duty component inspections.
Start Protecting Your Vehicle Today
A well-maintained vehicle is a reliable, safe, and valuable vehicle. With Autozis's powerful maintenance planning tools, you're never more than a few clicks away from complete peace of mind.
Setting up your maintenance plan takes just minutes but saves you time, money, and stress for years to come. Start tracking your vehicle's health today and never miss another critical service.
✅ Create custom maintenance items for your vehicle's specific needs
✅ Get automatic reminders so you never miss maintenance
✅ Track complete service history and costs
✅ Gain valuable insights into your vehicle's health
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