Chapter 01
Records worth keeping
Registration, insurance, purchase paperwork, service history, and every recall repair order. Digital copies are fine as long as they are legible.
Roadbook
Owner Checklists
Practical checklists you can work through in a few minutes each, from the day a notice arrives to the day the paperwork gets filed.
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When a notice arrives
Confirm the campaign number, check that the VIN matches your vehicle, and note any interim safety guidance before booking anything.
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Before the appointment
Confirm parts availability, ask how long the vehicle will be held, and bring the notice with you.
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After the work
Collect the repair order, verify the campaign number appears on it, and store it with your vehicle records.
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Chapter 02
Contact details to review yearly
Registration address, manufacturer owner account, and dealer records. Notices reach the address on file, not the address you meant to update.
Chapter 03
Buying a used vehicle
Run the VIN before purchase and ask the seller for documentation of any completed campaigns.