Retailer Search, NHTSA Recalls, Documents on Demand & Issue Log
Expanded Automotive Tools with one-tap organic retailer search and NHTSA safety recall lookup, plus Vehicle OS Documents on Demand print packs and a private/public vehicle issue log with recall import.
One-Tap Retailer Search opens RockAuto, eBay Motors, Amazon Automotive, and Summit Racing from a single keyword/YMM query — no affiliate tags
NHTSA Safety Recalls tool with YMM or VIN lookup, server cache + rate limits, and optional Import to Issue Log
Documents on Demand beside Export Dossier: insurance packet (VIN, policy #, address, glovebox PDFs), for-sale sheet, and full build report via print-to-PDF HTML
New vehicle_issues table with per-issue private|public visibility and nhtsa_recall source tracking
Feature
Vehicle OS & Digital Glovebox
Free maintenance reminders, fuel/MPG logging, private document vault, cost-of-ownership tracking, and exportable proof-of-provenance dossiers for every ride you own.
Service schedules with Mark Serviced writing into your existing service log history
Fuel fill-up log with MPG trends and lifetime spend
Private digital glovebox for registration, insurance, dyno sheets, and receipts
Total cost of ownership dashboard plus printable build dossier export
Open from Garage Management / Vehicle OS on any owned ride, or learn more at /vehicle-management-software
ToolFeature
Wheel Spacer Safety, Track Tech Inspection, and 50-State Legality Tools
Added three problem-solving utilities to the Automotive Tools suite covering stud thread engagement safety, track day pre-tech preparation, and state-by-state modification legality.
Wheel spacer calculator grades lug thread engagement against both the 1.0x stud diameter rule and the 6.5-turn club tech minimum, with a to-scale cross-section diagram
Track day tech checklist with helmet certification validator and four-corner tire pyrometer camber and pressure diagnosis, printable as a PDF tech sheet
50-state legality guide covering window tint VLT, exhaust noise, inspection cadence, OBD-II readiness tolerance, ride height, and front plate rules with agency source links
FeatureSEO Update
Master FAQ, Build Tracker Landing, and Press Hub
Shipped entity-dense FAQ coverage, a keyword-focused car build tracker landing page, brand kit assets, and a public product changelog for crawlers and members.
New /faq hub covering garage, racing, magazine, and speed shop questions
Dedicated /car-build-tracker landing page targeting car mod tracker search intent
Public /brand-kit press assets and /whats-new changelog feed
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VIN Decoder and 12V Audio Calculators
Expanded the Automotive Tools suite with free OEM VIN decoding plus subwoofer wiring and amplifier wire gauge calculators.
Free NHTSA-backed VIN decoder with garage conversion CTAs
Subwoofer impedance wiring calculator for SVC/DVC setups
Amp current draw and recommended OFC wire gauge estimator
FeaturePerformance
Build Documentation Upgrades
Added modification lifecycle statuses, parts stash inventory, service logs, and estimated factory baseline specs for ride profiles.
Mods can be marked installed, ordered, planned, or wishlist
Parts stash and service diary tables for deeper build tracking
JIT factory baseline enrichment for year/make/model rides
DirectoryFeature
Speed Shop Directory Multi-Category & Social Profiles
Shop listings gained multi-category membership, profile photos, review half-stars, and public social icons.
Shops can list under primary plus additional specialty categories
Facebook-style profile header with gallery and social icons
Expanded specialty categories including ECU Tuning and Classic Restoration