What is the Maintenance Schedule section in a vehicle history report?

The Maintenance Schedule section in a carVertical report shows recommendations for properly caring for a specific model. The information in this section is based on the vehicle’s mileage, so you can see what checks a particular car will need and when. You can also check what has been done (or had to be done) previously.

What you can learn from the Maintenance Schedule section

The Maintenance Schedule section includes a timeline, marking maintenance milestones for a specific car. Based on the car's current mileage, the Maintenance Schedule section typically shows:

• The latest known mileage
• When the next check should be done
• Approximately how long it should take
• What needs to be checked (engine oil, leaks, brake pads, lighting system, filters, etc.)
• When the last maintenance was supposed to happen and what needed to be checked

How to use maintenance data?

Maintenance data tells you what needs to be checked or replaced regularly. Regular checks can catch minor issues before they become major problems, preventing breakdowns.

• Review the recommended maintenance tasks and their frequency to better plan and budget for upcoming services. For example, you can prepare for the cost if a timing belt change is needed at a certain mileage. If you’re buying a car, these insights can also help you decide if its price is justified.

• Use past maintenance data to learn whether the previous owner followed the recommended maintenance schedule. It could be a red flag if maintenance services were skipped or delayed. For instance, missed oil changes or overdue brake checks can lead to engine or braking problems, which might cost you more in the long run.

Why the Maintenance Schedule section may be missing from the report?

What information appears in the report depends on the availability of data. Therefore, if the Maintenance Schedule section is missing, it means that the maintenance guidelines are not available in your country.

How can a maintenance schedule help when buying a car?

A maintenance schedule can help you gain insight into how well the car has been maintained in the past, know what’s next, and better plan future expenses if you decide to buy it.

Still have questions? If you need more help understanding the Maintenance Schedule section of your report, feel free to reach out to our support team or check out our blog post on maintenance schedule.