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Written record

Documentation

How to keep a clear record of dates, times, mileage, conditions, and conversations, and how to store it so it stays readable.

Written record

01

One file, one incident

Keep every note, photo, and receipt for a single event together, named with the date.

02

Log conversations

Date, who you spoke with, reference number, and what was agreed. One line each is enough.

03

Record mileage

Odometer readings before and after service create a simple, checkable timeline.

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