Vehicle reminders that explain themselves

Keep important dates and mileage in view.

Organise maintenance and ownership reminders around your car. When you add both a date and mileage, BookMOTGarage shows whichever comes first.

See how it works
  • Clear date and mileage rules
  • Important information shows its source
  • Optional email for eligible reminders
Example reminder previewYour vehicle
Private
Vehicle Care Clock Maintenance review approaching

Due 14 December or at 55,000 miles, whichever happens first.

Saved interval12 months and 10,000 miles
Latest recorded mileage45,680 miles
Interval sourceAdded by you
InsuranceDue date saved
Active
ServiceDate and mileage saved
Active
Breakdown coverRepeats when completed
Active
You choose the evidenceEnter a date, mileage or both
The rule stays visibleSee why an item is approaching or due
Your source is preservedDriver-entered records remain “Added by you”
The next step connectsContinue to garage search when needed
A simple working rule

Set the reminder around the information you have

A reminder needs a due date or due mileage. Add both when both matter, then choose whether the reminder should repeat after you complete it.

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Choose the vehicle

Each reminder stays connected to the correct private Vehicle Passport.

02

Add the due point

Enter a date, mileage or both. Both means whichever happens first.

03

Choose how to be told

Keep the reminder in your account and optionally enable email where offered.

04

Complete or update it

A recurring reminder advances only by the repeat interval you configured.

Built for real ownership jobs

Use the reminder that fits the job

Driver-created reminders cover common vehicle and ownership needs, including choices for professional and electric-vehicle use.

MOT reminder consent is managed separately from email preferences for reminders you create. Learn about Professional Driver Mode.

Vehicle tax
Service
Insurance
Breakdown cover
Tyres
Warranty
EV servicing, battery warranty and charging cable
Taxi and high-use working vehicle needs
Brake fluid, coolant and cabin filter
Your own custom reminder
Vehicle Care Clock

A calculation you can check

Care Clock combines a saved maintenance interval with the last service evidence and latest recorded mileage. It then shows the calculated date, mileage or whichever-first position.

  • Interval: months, miles or both from a source you trust.
  • Starting point: the last service date and/or service mileage.
  • Current position: the latest explicit mileage evidence in the Passport.
  • Explanation: the values and source used remain visible.
What it does not do

BookMOTGarage does not invent a manufacturer schedule, inspect the car or turn missing information into a guessed deadline.

An additional way to stay informed

Email remains your choice

Eligible reminders you create can also be sent to your account email. You can switch this preference off or use the unsubscribe link without deleting the in-app reminder.

In your Driver Account

Your saved reminder remains available in the private reminder centre.

Optional email

Email is an additional channel, not a guarantee. Check your in-app reminders too.

Preference control

The preference for driver-created reminder emails is separate from MOT reminder consent.

UK calendar day

Date-based processing uses the configured UK day so clock and daylight-saving changes do not silently shift the due date.

Trust starts with the label

Know what the reminder is based on

A driver-entered interval remains “Added by you”. Garage-confirmed and manufacturer-verified labels are reserved for evidence that qualifies for those sources.

Added by you

A date, mileage, note or interval entered in your Driver Account.

Garage confirmed

Eligible evidence connected through an approved garage journey.

Manufacturer verified

A schedule source supported by verified manufacturer evidence, never a platform guess.

Reminders organise recorded information. They do not confirm tax, insurance, warranty or legal-compliance status and do not replace the vehicle handbook or professional advice.

From reminder to action

When work is needed, continue to an established booking journey

Use the reminder to understand what needs attention, then search existing garage prices and availability where the job is bookable.

Find a garage
Helpful answers

Questions about this page

What car reminders can I create?

You can create reminders for tax, service, insurance, breakdown cover, tyres, warranty, relevant EV or professional-driver needs, and your own custom task.

Can I use a date and mileage together?

Yes. When both are saved, the reminder is treated as due by whichever point happens first.

Does BookMOTGarage know my manufacturer's service schedule?

Only verified manufacturer evidence can carry that label. The platform does not invent a schedule when reliable evidence is unavailable.

Can a reminder repeat?

Yes. You can configure repeat months, repeat miles or both. Completing it advances only the repeat dimensions you set.

How does Vehicle Care Clock work?

It uses the saved interval, last-service evidence and latest recorded mileage to calculate a date, mileage or whichever-first position.

Will I receive an email?

You can enable email for eligible reminders you create. Email delivery is an additional channel rather than a guarantee, so keep checking the in-app reminder centre.

Can I stop reminder emails?

Yes. Use the preference in your Driver Account or the unsubscribe link. This does not delete the saved in-app reminder.

Are MOT reminder emails controlled by the same preference?

No. MOT reminder consent is managed separately from the email preference for driver-created reminders.

Does a tax or insurance reminder confirm my status?

No. A reminder organises information recorded for the vehicle. Check the responsible official body, insurer or provider for the actual status.

Does Care Clock diagnose my car?

No. It is a deterministic timing and mileage calculation, not an inspection, diagnostic result or mechanical health score.

Can I use reminders for an electric or hybrid car?

Yes. The complete reminder experience is available, with relevant EV choices and no estimated battery-health claims.

Are my reminders private?

Saved reminders and Care Clock information sit inside the authenticated Driver Account and are scoped to the signed-in owner's vehicles.

Make the next vehicle job easier to see

Keep dates, mileage and evidence together

Start with the information you trust. BookMOTGarage will keep the calculation and its source visible.

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