import { GuideTable } from '../components/GuideTable'; import { GuideScreenshot } from '../components/GuideScreenshot'; export const VehiclesSection = () => { return (

3. Vehicles

{/* Viewing Your Vehicles */}

Viewing Your Vehicles

Click Vehicles in the sidebar to see the "My Vehicles" page. This page shows:

{/* Adding a Vehicle */}

Adding a Vehicle

Click the + Add Vehicle button to expand the "Add New Vehicle" form directly on the Vehicles page. The form has the following sections:

Vehicle Photo

Upload a photo of your vehicle. Click ADD PHOTO to select an image file.

VIN Number

Enter your vehicle's 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).

Note: VIN is optional if you provide a License Plate instead.

Vehicle Specifications

These fields use cascading dropdowns -- each selection narrows the options for the next field:

Additional Details

Purchase Information

Click Add Vehicle to save, or Cancel to discard.

{/* VIN Decode */}

VIN Decode

Pro Feature: VIN camera scanning and automatic decode require a Pro or Enterprise subscription. Free tier users can still type a VIN manually. See VIN Camera Scanning and Decode (Pro) for full details.

The VIN Decode feature automatically fills in vehicle details from a VIN:

  1. Enter or scan your 17-character VIN
  2. Click the Decode VIN button
  3. The system looks up the VIN and auto-populates: Year, Make, Model, Engine, Transmission, and Trim
  4. Review the pre-filled fields and make any corrections
  5. Continue filling in the remaining fields (Nickname, Color, etc.)
{/* Vehicle Detail Page */}

Vehicle Detail Page

Click any vehicle card (from Dashboard or Vehicles list) to open the Vehicle Detail Page. This page shows everything about a single vehicle:

Header Area

Vehicle Details Section

Purchase Information Section

  • Purchase Price
  • Purchase Date

Ownership Costs Section

  • Tracks insurance, registration, taxes, and other recurring vehicle costs
  • Shows "No ownership costs recorded yet" until costs are added

Vehicle Records Section

  • A table showing all records associated with this vehicle (fuel logs, maintenance records)
  • Columns: Date, Type, Summary, Amount, Actions
  • Filter dropdown to filter by record type (All, Fuel, Maintenance)
{/* Editing a Vehicle */}

Editing a Vehicle

From the Vehicle Detail Page, click the Edit Vehicle button. This opens the vehicle form pre-filled with the current values. Make your changes and save.

From the Vehicles list, click the pencil icon on any vehicle card to edit it directly.

{/* Deleting a Vehicle */}

Deleting a Vehicle

From the Vehicles list, click the trash icon on any vehicle card. You will be asked to confirm the deletion. Deleting a vehicle is permanent and removes all associated records.

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