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Vehicle Service and Preventive Maintenance Log

This system provides a centralized repository for tracking automotive service intervals, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining vehicle resale value. It is designed for individual vehicle owners and fleet managers to track tasks, costs, and upcoming deadlines. Update this log immediately following any service event or inspection.

Column Definitions

• Date Performed: [Date] - The calendar date the service was completed.
• Service Task: [Text] - Description of the maintenance performed (e.g., Oil Change, Battery Test).
• Mileage: [Number] - Odometer reading at the time of service.
• Cost ($): [Currency] - Total expense including parts and labor.
• Status: [Dropdown] - Options: Completed, Pending, Overdue.
• Next Due Mileage: [Number] - The projected mileage for the next scheduled service.

Formulas for Automation

Calculate Total Maintenance Expenditure:

=SUM(D2:D100)

Calculate Average Cost Per Service:

=AVERAGE(D2:D100)

Alert for Overdue Status (Assuming Current Mileage is in Cell [G1]):

=IF(AND(F2<=$G$1, E2="Pending"), "URGENT", "On Track")

Conditional Formatting & Data Validation

1. Status Dropdown: Select the "Status" column, go to Data > Data Validation, and set criteria to "List" with the values: Completed, Pending, Overdue.
2. Overdue Highlighting: Select the "Status" column. Apply Conditional Formatting where cell value equals "Overdue" to turn the background Red and text White.
3. Mileage Warning: Select the "Next Due Mileage" column. Apply Conditional Formatting where cell value is less than or equal to =[Current Mileage Cell]. Set the font to Bold/Orange to indicate immediate action is required.