Vehicle management app

Aidan1150

Aidan1150

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I remember a recommendation here a few years ago for a vehicle management app but can't remember the name of the app or who recommended it.

Ideally I'd like to have tax/insurance/mot dates for our cars and my bikes in one place with, if possible, a reminder function of due dates for the above.

I don't mind paying a one-off fee for the right app if it has the features I'd like to have. What's the best option for me in your opinion?

Thanks in advance. :thumb2
 
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Google calendar on my phone does all the reminder things. Set the insurance to seek quotes at 25 days before renewal, which is in the cheapest period of 21-28 days
 
Aidan1150 said:
I remember a recommendation here a few years ago for a vehicle management app but can't remember the name of the app or who recommended it.

Ideally I'd like to have tax/insurance/mot dates for our cars and my bikes in one place with, if possible, a reminder function of due dates for the above.

I don't mind paying a one-off fee for the right app if it has the features I'd like to have. What's the best option for me in your opinion?

Thanks in advance. :thumb2
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On the MOT website you can set reminders (text & email) which come through 1 month prior. The same for VED - you can get a reminder sent through.

As Wessie as mentioned, use your email calendar on your phone/laptop for a reminder for insurance.

I use the MOT & VED reminders for my 3. And also add them to a physical calendar along with the insurance renewal dates - at a 2 months/1 month /renewal date periods.

Custodian is an app i have heard of - which looks to be free, and seems to help manage what you want - plus documenting other information such as servicing, upgrades and so on.

www.custodian.club

Custodian | The Ultimate Digital Platform for Car Enthusiasts

Custodian simplifies enthusiast car ownership. Manage maintenance, digitise history, secure bespoke insurance, and search our marketplace. Sign up for free.
www.custodian.club www.custodian.club
 
As above, you can set MOT reminders from the .gov website:
www.gov.uk

Get, view or stop MOT reminders

Sign up to get free text or email reminders before your MOT is due. View or cancel existing MOT reminders.
www.gov.uk www.gov.uk

I think the limit is 2 vehicles via SMS.
If you have more, they will send an email, that is ok – I use that.
I found having VED on direct debit to make things easier (I have 4 vehicles at the moment).

Insurance will chase you on renewal, so hard to miss that.

If you only need these details, paying for an app is a bit of a waste IMHO.
Makes sense if used to track more.
 
er-minio said:
As above, you can set MOT reminders from the .gov website:
www.gov.uk

Get, view or stop MOT reminders

Sign up to get free text or email reminders before your MOT is due. View or cancel existing MOT reminders.
www.gov.uk www.gov.uk

I think the limit is 2 vehicles via SMS.
If you have more, they will send an email, that is ok – I use that.
I found having VED on direct debit to make things easier (I have 4 vehicles at the moment).

Insurance will chase you on renewal, so hard to miss that.

If you only need these details, paying for an app is a bit of a waste IMHO.
Makes sense if used to track more.
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I'm not sure if that works here in the north of Ireland but I'll have a look thanks. :thumb2

I think I'll take a look at Vehicle Smart and see if that will work for me.

Thanks all. :thumb2
 
The DVLA customer account is good, register any vehicle that's in your name for tax/mot reminders, it'll also keep your driving licence online which is useful if you need a check code or change of address.

I also use the free version of vehicle smart but it also won't give you insurance reminders.

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