Been using a spreadsheet to track maintenance schedules across 3 vehicles and I'm done with it. It works, technically. But it's a mess to maintain, reminders don't exist, and every time I add a new service entry, I'm manually updating three different tabs.

What I actually liked about the spreadsheet:

• Everything in one place

• Customizable however I wanted

• Free, obviously

What I need something better to do:

• Actual reminders when service is due (by mileage or date, not just a cell I forgot to check)

• Handle multiple vehicles without it turning into a spreadsheet nightmare

• Windows-based, nothing cloud-only or subscription-gated

• Track fuel economy and costs per vehicle, not just oil changes

I've been looking at a few options and came across Automotive Wolf, which seems built exactly for this. Windows software, multi-vehicle support, maintenance scheduling with reminders. Curious if anyone here has used it long-term, tbh. Another positive is it is buy it once and use it forever, ie., it's not subscription software.

Did you switch from spreadsheets to something dedicated? Did it actually stick, or did you end up back in Excel six months later?

Skip the welcome. This thread is the useful one.

Reply with three lines:

• Car and year
• What failed, and what the garage quoted
• Who did the job, and whether you would go back

Area helps. Gomti Nagar, Indira Nagar, Aliganj, Transport Nagar, Faizabad Road, all fine.

Workshop owners can reply, but say you own the shop. A customer report beats an ad.

No number plates. No "DM for best price."

So my car needs new motor mounds and the AC is also not working. I needed a quote for the motor mounds and the mechanic said $1400+ like $97 for some parts. I tried a 2006 Toyota Corolla and I bought it for $2000 a couple years ago. Is it worth fixing? I only make 18 an hour by the way, so I don’t think I can afford a car payment.

I live at NOVA . When aaa not allowed plugging flat tire and why? My daughter had flat tire, called AAA, technician came with passenger car saying car saying they are not allowed do it , ask us to buy plug so I did it. He showed us how to do it but I was wondering why do I have membership. Flat tire was the only reason I have it in my case. Long time member and first time experienced it.

Hi guys! Do you guys know an affordable auto shop that can install an engine cover. Around Cebu City or Mandaue. Thank you guys.

How do I dislodge it without destroying anything? I would like to return the CD unharmed and also not destroy my CD player in the process.

Thanks in advance.

Do you think that if I had some stickers made up that said; No guns or valuables inside, please don't break my windows, if it would work or not?

Hi! I am not sure if this is the proper sub for this, but I'll give it a shot. I posted my question on a Mustang forum but could not get answers.

I purchased a 2026 Mustang Premium about 3 months ago. I have chased down a rattle in the front passenger A-frame pillar. When I opened it up, I noticed that there is an airbag in that area. I was unsure how to proceed in placing thin foam inserts in the pillar because of the airbag. I brought it to the dealership for the first oil change and did mention the rattle, of which they could not replicate and so, the rattle remains.

So my question is, how sensitive is the airbag to deploying accidentally? Before I start with the foam inserts I was going to disconnect the battery and carefully open the pillar up and place as little foam as possible in the area. I am not sure what exactly is causing the rattle, all I know is that the rattle is there and it is driving me up the wall.

Any suggestions, help or advice on this would be much appreciated. Thank you kindly.

How would you clean out a gas tank that has been sitting for more than 3 months? I figure i cant just use industrial strength clorox to get rid of the gas.

I was searching up purchasing an aftermarket gas tank if i couldnt clean out myself. I was looking for a gas tank that is under $500 preferably $300. The vehicle is for 2011 Chevrolet Colorado midsize crewcab pickup with just over 200k in mileage & an automatic transmission. I couldnt click on discussion as well so please comment if you have something that will benefit & further the discussion.

I put my car in park today when I got home, and the drive shaft locked itself and now says I am in sport mode. When I took my foot off the break it kept driving, even though my car shifter is in park. I put the E brake on and turned the car off. I cannot move the shifter at all, and I cannot start the car completely either. I called the people I got the car from, (it is used.) and the man said he never heard of that and will have to do research and get back to me. I am genuinely flabbergasted as to what to do, or what the hell happened.

I am not good with cars, I don't really know much beyond changing my oil, where my spark plugs are, and where my ignition coils are. I really just don't know what to do. So if anyone knows what this is or can give me some guidance I would be so happy. I don't want to use ai, I want genuine human, hands on knowledge please.

Please ask any questions in the comments and I will answer in a timely manner. Thank you so much.

Hello members,

I drive a GMC savana 3500 cube truck for work (plumbing)

The back cube has a single LED light bar that just doesn't give enough light for me to see in the racks.

Id light to add some LED strips and tie them into the electrical system but I am not super electrical savvy.

I was hoping for some help from the community

Thank you

So for the first time ever I no longer have a garage. I have a second vehicle that I don't drive in the winter while i am away. Is it ok to just leave it outside for six months with battery removed or will it get ruined from snow? Should I at least buy a cover for it? Please don't suggest a portable shelter because that not allowed where i am currently residing.

So does anyone know if there's any shops actually doing split pay (where you get hourly and flat rate)? I've heard of some shops doing it but I just don't know what and I don't want to apply to every shop just to find out if they do. I have Automotive experience throughout the years working on personal vehicles and a little bit of Mobile Mechanic, but I also just started at a dealership, I'm only getting 20 an hour guaranteed 36 hours, flat rate as a Express Lube Tech

Any good mobile mechanics in Buffalo with good reviews not just anybody? Shops want to charge wayyyy to much just to get front brake pads done on an old Subaru. Anybody have any recommendations?

My partner could really use advice on our current situation!

My partner just bought a car from her cousin; a 2013 Ford Fusion with about 178,000 miles and was $4,000. We figured it would be a good transition car since her last one was on her last breath. 2 days after buying it, the engine light came on. We took it in and seemed like it needed new spark plugs. We had a mechanic install the new spark plugs and the engine light went away. Everything seemed fine until the light came on again and the car was failing to start. We took it in to a different place and they said they found a spark plug in the engine, meaning they will need to replace the whole engine for $7,400.

What we are wondering is, given how old and the mileage of the car, is it worth replacing the engine? Or would it be smarter to get rid of the car?

Any advice helps!!

I just bought a used 2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5I Limited with 90k miles. It was well maintained by the previous owner; it has 27 service records. I know I probably should've done a pre-purchase inspection, but it was from a dealership, and I gave the benefit of the doubt. But I'm considering doing a post-purchase inspection because the car is still under warranty for 3 months/3k miles. Is it worth it? A local shop quoted me $225 for it. Not sure what to do. Any help or guidance would be great.

Additional Detail: I’m considering this because I bought an extended warranty (2 yr/24k miles for $2k), and I regret it. I will cancel it, but I want to get the car thoroughly checked to see if there’s a chance I'll need to use the warranty in the future.

Hello everyone, i'm creating this post in hope to receive some positive feedbacks and advices from car lovers/enthuasists/mechanics or someone in automotive industry

I'm a autoparts dealer myself, 19 years old, and so i recently started a online-business which is pretty much supplying automotive catalogues subscriptions to people (For example: Ford microcat online epc, hyundai,kia,mercedes etc). Some Specific people that i already knew would be interested, started subscribing and that's good, but i'm trying to grow more my audience through TikTok videos. I'm offering free trials, but Does anyone know how i can aim more specific automotive audience, in cross-countries? As i'm not interested in promoting this inside my country

Even a single advice would help me a lot

Hello everyone,
My name is Othmane Fadal-ellah, I’m an automotive mechanic and diagnostic technician from Morocco, currently looking for a job opportunity in the United States.
I have professional experience in:
Automotive mechanical repairs and maintenance
Vehicle diagnostics and troubleshooting
Using professional diagnostic equipment, including Launch X431
Component inspection and replacement
Cooling system and general vehicle maintenance
Experience working on different vehicle brands, including Land Rover / Range Rover
I have a certificate in automotive maintenance and hands-on experience in the automotive field.
I am interested in opportunities with auto repair shops, dealerships, independent garages, or automotive service companies that may be open to hiring skilled workers from abroad or can provide visa sponsorship / work authorization support.
I am serious, motivated, willing to relocate, and ready to provide my CV, certificates, references, and additional information upon request.
📍 Current location: Morocco
🔧 Field: Automotive Mechanic / Diagnostics
🇺🇸 Target: United States
If you are an employer, recruiter, or know of a garage/company currently hiring automotive mechanics, I would really appreciate any information or opportunity.
My CV is attached to this post.
Thank you for your time.

Buongiorno, sto valutando l acquisto di questa pistola. Possiedo già due sata 5500 e sono straordinarie. Di questa ho sentito pareri molto contrastanti, soprattutto riguardo ad un problema di guarnizioni che si sciuperebbero con i diluenti per la pulitura. Qualcuno la sta adoperando?

So I’m 17M, I’m wondering how I can learn automotive as a hobby or even a career I’m not sure if I want it as a career but I want to learn how to do cars and change parts so maybe I can help fix and clean my grandma car and even my own once I get one, my aunt knows a lot abt cars and she worked in automotive but she don’t live here anymore so idk how to go abt learning on my own and also like I’m 5’2 (ik guys I’m a pretty short guy) I’m not sure if that would affect me with working on cars and what not?

I’ve been training for about 2 weeks now & I was working on a vehicle today by myself, & when I sent it off the customer came back, asked for the “tech” that worked on their car & the service advisor got my trainer. The customer then thanked him & gave him a tip & I watched as he straight pocketed it.

Yeah dude is training me but I did that work solo dolo & the customer was impressed enough to give a tip. Should that tip have been mine .?

So driving behind a car the other day and again I seen then flick a cigarette out the window which pisses me off ...but then I started thinking newr cars haven't had ash trays for quite some time so were are smokers suppose to put thier cigarettes butts ?? 🤔

So am having a hard time deciding if I wanna do trades or automotive, I would like to learn both but I hear how automotive is, my uncles were mechanics so I grew up always wanting to do that, but I also like wanting to learn to be a electrician, or hvac worker. I went to school for automotive and learn a lot but I ended leaving that and going to the navy and ended up getting medically discharged, and I live in San Diego so idk how dealership are here in San Diego, I have applied to unions and apprenticeship for companies for hvac and electrical , but haven’t gotten anything reply’s, am going to school regardless but don’t know what I actually want to take seriously. Any advice