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Vehicle Maintenance Log

6-page printable with schedules, fluid guide, service log, tire tracker, and annual cost summary.

  • Service schedule for oil, brakes, tires, fluids
  • Mileage-based log for years of records
  • Track history and protect resale value
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The Inspection Checklist

200+ checkpoints. 10 sections. Cost-impact tags on every line. The Buy/Walk formula at the back.

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  • Scam radar (rollback, flood, salvage tells)
  • Print-it-fold-it glove-box layout
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The Negotiation Playbook

10 chapters. 30+ word-for-word scripts. F&I trap map. Trade-in maximizer. Walk-away rules.

  • Holdback, invoice & TMV — the 5 prices
  • Email-the-dealer template that makes them compete
  • F&I script: keep, cut, laugh
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Honest Answers

Common questions, honest answers.

Why is the Maintenance Log free?

It's the best way to show you what RevvedUpCars builds. Use it, like it, then the $2.99 buyer guides are there when you need them.

What format are these?

PDFs optimized for both print (US Letter, fold-friendly) and phone reading. Tap-able checkboxes work in any reader.

Will this work for a lease?

Yes — leasing math is in the Negotiation Playbook (money factor, residual, cap cost). The same scripts apply.

Are these copyrighted?

Yes. They're for personal use — please don't redistribute. We re-up the guides every year as dealer tactics shift.

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