We’ve added a complete history to every vehicle and equipment record. The goal is simple: when a vehicle comes back to the shop, you know exactly what was done, when and by whom, without digging through paper files.

Activity timeline

Every equipment record shows a chronological timeline of everything tied to the vehicle:

Work orders — Every job with its status (to do, in progress, completed). Click an entry to jump straight to the work order.
Invoices — Billing history tied to the equipment, with direct access to each invoice.
Mileage and engine hour updates — Every reading is timestamped and kept. Mechmate always shows the most recent value on the record, but the full history stays within reach.
Maintenance entries — Recorded maintenance work.

Mileage and engine hour tracking

Mileage and engine hours work on a history principle: each update creates a timestamped record instead of replacing the previous value. That lets you:

See the full progression over time
Calculate a usage rate (km/month or hours/month)
Spot anomalies or trends

Metrics are also captured automatically when a work order is opened, creating a snapshot of the vehicle’s state at the time of the job.

Technical specifications and media gallery

Beyond the timeline, every record includes:

Technical specifications — Engine, transmission, brakes, tires and more, decoded automatically from the VIN for road vehicles. Values can be edited manually as needed.
Photos and documents — A media gallery attached directly to the equipment, for keeping inspection photos, documents or any other relevant file.