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Vehicle Management template

Vehicle Maintenance & Expense Tracker

A simple Google Sheets + Apps Script web app for tracking vehicles, maintenance history, upcoming services, mileage, fuel costs, repairs, insurance, parking, tolls, and other vehicle expenses. Designed for personal vehicles, families, delivery drivers, and small fleets.

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Template capabilities

What Vehicle Maintenance & Expense Tracker helps you automate

vehicle maintenance tracker

Adapt this part of the workflow to your own Google Workspace files, fields, users, and operating process.

car expense tracker

Adapt this part of the workflow to your own Google Workspace files, fields, users, and operating process.

Google Sheets vehicle tracker

Adapt this part of the workflow to your own Google Workspace files, fields, users, and operating process.

Apps Script vehicle management

Adapt this part of the workflow to your own Google Workspace files, fields, users, and operating process.

Common use cases

Built for practical vehicle management work

  • Track maintenance for personal cars
  • Manage family vehicle service records
  • Monitor fuel and operating expenses
  • Track delivery-driver vehicle costs
  • Maintain records for a small vehicle fleet
  • Plan oil changes, tire rotations, and inspections
  • Review total vehicle ownership expenses

How to use it

From access request to working automation

  1. 1

    Make a copy of the Google Sheet template

  2. 2

    Open Extensions → Apps Script

  3. 3

    Add the provided Apps Script files

  4. 4

    Run the initial setup function once

  5. 5

    Authorize the required Google permissions

  6. 6

    Deploy the project as a Web App

  7. 7

    Open the Web App URL

  8. 8

    Add your vehicles and start tracking maintenance and expenses

Setup checklist

Before using the template

Use the correct Google account

Make a copy of the provided spreadsheet

Add Code.gs, Index.html, Styles.html, and Scripts.html

Run setupDatabase() once

Approve Google Sheets permissions

Confirm VEHICLES, MAINTENANCE, EXPENSES, and SETTINGS sheets were created

Deploy as a Web App

Test by adding a sample vehicle

Save the Web App URL for future access

FAQ

Questions about Vehicle Maintenance & Expense Tracker

Q: Can I track more than one vehicle?

A: Yes. You can add multiple vehicles and keep separate maintenance and expense records for each one.

Q: Can I change the currency?

A: Yes. Currency can be changed in the Settings page.

Q: Does it automatically post data to external services?

A: No. The app uses Google Sheets only and does not require an external API.

Q: Can I track upcoming maintenance?

A: Yes. Reminders can be based on the next service date or mileage.

Q: Can I use it for a small fleet?

A: Yes. It is suitable for individuals, families, delivery drivers, and simple small-fleet tracking.

Q: Does it include GPS tracking?

A: No. GPS tracking is intentionally not included in this MVP.