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CarKept User Guide

From your first vehicle to a complete service history. Find the steps for the screen you're using below.

01

Getting started

  1. On the home page, select “Start 30-day free trial”. On the Sign in screen, select “Need an account? Sign up”, enter your email and password, then select “Sign up”. You can also choose “Continue with Google”.
  2. If you see “Check your email to confirm your account”, open the confirmation email, then return and sign in. If you forget your password, enter your email and select “Forgot password?”.
  3. From the subscription-required screen, select “Start free trial” and complete checkout. Your trial lasts 30 days; the annual subscription is $24 afterward. The Garage is your dashboard.

02

Adding and editing vehicles

  1. In the Garage, select “Add vehicle”. The “VIN (optional)” field is first. Enter all 17 characters to enable “Fill in from VIN”, then select it to fill Year, Make and Model.
  2. Check the filled details. If the VIN cannot be read, enter Year, Make and Model by hand. You can also add “Color (optional)”, “Driver (optional)” and “Nickname (optional)” to tell similar vehicles apart.
  3. Enter “Current mileage” and select “Save vehicle”. Open the vehicle from your Garage. To change details later, select “Edit vehicle”, then “Save changes”.
  4. “Delete vehicle” permanently removes that vehicle and its associated records and receipt files. Review the confirmation carefully before deleting.

03

Updating mileage

  1. Open your vehicle and stay on the “Overview” tab. In “Mileage”, enter “Current mileage” and select “Update”.
  2. Keep this value current so mileage-based maintenance and warranty warnings stay useful. The dashboard nudges you when mileage has not been updated for 60 days. Logging service can also update vehicle mileage.

04

Maintenance schedule

  1. On “Overview”, find “Maintenance schedule”. Each item shows its interval, “Last done”, “Next due” and an OK, DUE SOON or OVERDUE status. Defaults are general guidelines: follow your owner’s manual.
  2. Select “Edit interval” to change “Service name”, “Every (months)” or “Every (miles)”, then “Save interval”. Use the “Enabled” switch to turn an item on or off.
  3. Select “Mark done” to open the Service tab with that schedule item selected. Enter the actual service Date and Mileage, then save the service record; selecting Mark done alone does not record completion.
  4. Select “Add custom item” to create another scheduled task. Enter a name and at least one month or mileage interval, then “Save interval”. Deleting a schedule item keeps service history but removes its schedule link.

05

Logging service and receipts

  1. Open “Service”. In “Service/Repair log”, choose a scheduled item in “Service” or type a service or repair name. Enter “Date” and “Mileage”; add “Cost (optional)”, “Shop (optional)” and “Notes (optional)” if you have them.
  2. Use “Receipt (photo or PDF, 10 MB)” to attach proof of service. Select “Add service record” to save, or “Save & add part(s)” to save and immediately enter the parts used.
  3. In “Service history”, select a record to open it. Use “Edit” and “Save changes” to correct it. “View receipt” opens the attached file; receipt controls let you replace or remove it.
  4. You can select “Add part(s)” on an existing record. If you delete a service record, its receipt is removed, but associated parts stay in Parts & warranties.

06

Parts

  1. On “Parts”, select “Add part”. You can choose “Link to a service record (optional)” or leave “No service record” selected. Linked parts take their date and mileage from that service. Otherwise enter “Purchase date” and “Install mileage”.
  2. Enter “Part”. Add “Part number (optional)”, “Brand (optional)”, “Supplier (optional)” and “Price (optional)” as needed. Enter “Warranty months (optional)” and/or “Warranty miles (optional)” from the actual warranty terms.
  3. Attach a photo or PDF under “Receipt photo (optional)” (10 MB maximum), then select “Save part”. You can add more parts before selecting “Done”. The saved-warranty link takes you to the Warranty tab.
  4. Use the part’s “Edit” action to update its details and coverage. “View receipt” opens proof of purchase. Delete a part only if you want its record and receipt permanently removed.

07

Warranty tab

  1. Open “Warranty” to see both “Vehicle coverage” and “Parts & tire warranties”. The number beside the tab highlights coverage needing attention. Remaining days and miles depend on the dates, mileage and terms you entered.
  2. Under “Vehicle coverage”, select “Add warranty”. Choose “Type”: Factory bumper-to-bumper, Factory powertrain, Corrosion, Emissions, Extended / service contract, or Other. Enter Provider, Contract / policy number, Start date, Start mileage, Term months and/or Term miles.
  3. Add Notes and an optional “Document (photo or PDF, 10 MB)”, then select “Save warranty”. Existing vehicle coverage has “Edit”, receipt controls and a delete confirmation.
  4. “Parts & tire warranties” reads the coverage you saved in Parts and Tires; there is no second copy to maintain. Use “Edit” there to correct the original part, and “View receipt” for its proof of purchase. Expired coverage is labeled “Expired”. Warranty terms and claim eligibility still depend on the provider.

08

Tires

  1. Open “Tires”. Select “Add tire set” (or “Record current tires” in an empty list). Enter Purchase date, Install mileage, Model, Size and Brand. Part is already set to “Tires”.
  2. Enter “Warranty months (optional)” and “Treadwear warranty miles (optional)” when provided, attach the receipt and select “Save part”. This coverage also appears under Parts & tire warranties.
  3. In “Add tire entry”, choose “Event”: Rotation, Tread measurement, Pressure check, Alignment, Balance, Repair or Replacement. Enter Date, Mileage and Notes, then “Save tire entry”.
  4. For a tread reading, enter depth in 32nds under Front left, Front right, Rear left and Rear right. At least two measurements produce a tread chart. Warnings appear at 4/32 inch (replace soon) and 2/32 inch (replace now); have a professional inspect unsafe tires.
  5. The tab shows miles on the current set and miles since the last rotation. Recording a Rotation also links to the Tire rotation service schedule; recording a Tire rotation service creates the matching tire entry without a duplicate history event. Tire history has “Edit” and delete actions.

09

Recalls

  1. Open “Recalls” to see “NHTSA recalls” for the vehicle’s year, make and model. Each result shows its campaign, affected component, summary, Consequence and Remedy.
  2. Model-level results do not establish whether your specific VIN is affected. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call your dealer. A result with no recalls is not a guarantee that your vehicle has none.
  3. After a repair is completed, turn on “Mark as repaired” for that campaign. This records your own checklist status; it does not report a repair to NHTSA. Open recalls appear on the dashboard and Overview.
  4. If a lookup fails, select “Retry”. If no results are returned, “Check again” requests another lookup, which may use the 24-hour cache.
Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls →

10

Exporting the PDF history

  1. Open the vehicle and select “Export PDF” above its tabs. Wait while the button shows “Preparing…”. The report includes vehicle details, service history, parts and coverage, tire history and available recall information.
  2. Save, print or share the “CarKept-{year}-{make}-{model}-history.pdf” file. On iPhone the report may open in a new view or offer the share sheet. Keep a copy for your records or give it to a buyer when you sell the vehicle.

11

Email reminders and the test reminder

  1. Open “Settings” from the app header. Under “Email reminders”, turn the “Email reminders” switch on or off. Reminders require an active subscription and configured email delivery.
  2. The digest groups maintenance needing attention, expiring warranties, open recalls and mileage nudges by vehicle. Accurate mileage, service history and warranty terms make the reminders more useful.
  3. Select “Send me a test reminder” to check your current items. Read the inline result: it can confirm a send, say “Nothing due.” or explain that email is not configured yet. A test does not replace scheduled reminders.

12

Installing on iPhone and Android

  1. No installation is required: use CarKept in your browser. To add it to an iPhone, open the published app in Safari, select Share, then “Add to Home Screen” and confirm.
  2. On Android, open the published app in Chrome, open the menu and select “Install app” or “Add to Home screen”; the wording can vary by browser. Confirm the prompt.
  3. Open CarKept from its home-screen icon. You still need internet to view or update private vehicle records. If you open it offline, reconnect when the offline screen appears.

13

Billing, cancelling and deleting your account

  1. Open “Settings” to see your account email and subscription status. Select “Manage billing” to manage payment details or cancel your annual subscription.
  2. Canceling keeps access through the paid period and does not delete your records. Export your PDF histories before access ends. You can still reach Settings without an active subscription.
  3. To permanently leave, find “Delete account” in Settings. Read the warning, type “DELETE” when asked and confirm. This cancels subscriptions and permanently removes your account, vehicles, records and receipts. It cannot be undone.
  4. Use “Sign out” in Settings when you are finished on a shared device.

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Getting help

  1. Email support@26digitalpro.com with the screen name, what you were trying to do and any error message. Do not send your password or full payment details.
  2. You can return here through “User guide” in the footer or “Help & user guide” in Settings.
support@26digitalpro.com