Recording Vehicles

The Home tab is the launching pad for every vehicle in MilesCost. Follow these steps to onboard and manage cars, bikes, or trucks.

Add a vehicle

1. Open the Home tab and tap the “Add Vehicle” button that sits at the top-right of the screen; this is the entry point for registering any car, truck, or bike you want to track.
2. Give the vehicle a descriptive name (e.g., “Toyota Corolla” or “Work Van”) so it's easy to spot across lists, then enter the plate number exactly as it appears on the registration to match receipts or reminders later.
3. Choose the correct category (car, motorcycle, truck, etc.) so the app can show the right icon and defaults.
4. Pick the fuel type you use—gasoline, diesel, electric, hydrogen, LPG, or CNG—so cost-per-distance helpers report accurate MPG/energy metrics.
5. Log the current odometer reading to anchor future service reminders and cost trends.
6. Add any notes you want to remember (maintenance contracts, priority tasks, etc.), and then tap “Done.” The app validates the name/plate, stores the vehicle, and closes the sheet so you return to the Home list with your new entry already visible.
7. From there you can tap the vehicle to explore its expenses, statistics, and more; repeat the same “Add Vehicle” workflow whenever you need to track another ride.