Household cars: service due, fuel costs and open recalls in one place
With several cars, it is easy to lose track of which one is due for what. Milewren lists every car's overdue and due-soon items on one dashboard and keeps the service history you need when you sell.
How automotive teams use Milewren
- Add each vehicle with its VIN and current odometer.
- Set the 14 service intervals (oil and filter, tire rotation, brakes, filters, fluids and more) from each owner's manual.
- Log fill-ups to get MPG and cost per mile; log every service with cost and shop.
- Every 6 months, look up each VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and record the result on Recall checks.
Recalls are common: the guide counts 954 US recall campaigns covering 42.8 million units in the 12 months to 24 Sep 2026, including 24 'do not drive' warnings. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
From the recall guide: NHTSA recalls received 1 Oct 2025 to 24 Sep 2026
| Measure | Last 12 months |
|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 954 |
| Units covered | 42.8M |
| 'Do not drive' warnings | 24 |
| Vehicle recalls fixed by a software update | 154 (46 over the air) |
| Most-recalled component | Electrical system (145 campaigns) |
Source: Milewren recall guide, built 1 Oct 2026 from the NHTSA recalls flat file (static.nhtsa.gov FLAT_RCL_POST_2010.zip); products/milewren/data/meta.json and products/milewren/store/listing.json.
FAQ
Does it check recalls automatically?
No. It reminds you and records the check; the lookup is free on NHTSA's site.
Why not a paper log?
Paper doesn't tell you what's due or what your car costs per mile.
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