Understand, maintain and manage your vehicle
VehicleIQ helps owners keep their vehicles running longer with clear, owner-friendly guides, honest running-cost information and free tools.
5 guides across 8 brands — jump to any of them below.
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- ServiceToyota · HiluxToyota Hilux service schedule guideUnderstand how Toyota Hilux service intervals are structured, what's typically included at minor and major services, and how to verify the right schedule for your vehicle.6 min read
- MaintenanceToyota · HiluxToyota Hilux maintenance checklistA weekly, monthly and pre-trip maintenance checklist for Toyota Hilux owners — engine bay, tyres, lights, brakes, load area and off-road prep.5 min read
- Warning lightsToyota · HiluxToyota Hilux warning lights explainedHow to read Toyota Hilux dashboard warning lights, what red, amber and green symbols usually mean, and when to stop driving vs. book a workshop visit.5 min read
- Running costsToyota · HiluxToyota Hilux running-cost guideUnderstand the real running costs of owning a Toyota Hilux — fuel, servicing, tyres, insurance and depreciation — and how to track them month by month.6 min read
- ServiceToyotaHow often should a diesel vehicle be serviced?Understand how diesel service intervals are set, why oil and fuel-filter changes matter more on diesels, and how to find the exact schedule for your vehicle.5 min read
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Monthly, quarterly and annual checks in one list — read the car maintenance checklist and turn it into odometer-based reminders in your garage.
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Guides organised by manufacturer.
- ToyotaJapanReliability-focused Japanese engineering with an enormous global parts network.
- FordUSAAmerican light trucks, SUVs and hot hatches.
- VolkswagenGermanyEuropean hatchbacks, sedans and family SUVs.
- BMWGermanyPerformance-focused German saloons and SUVs.
- Mercedes-BenzGermanyLuxury sedans, SUVs and commercial vans.
- NissanJapanJapanese SUVs, sedans and workhorses.
- HyundaiSouth KoreaValue-focused Korean SUVs, hatchbacks and EVs.
- IsuzuJapanDiesel bakkies and commercial trucks.
Featured maintenance guides
Hand-picked starting points from our editorial team.
- ServiceToyota Hilux service schedule guideUnderstand how Toyota Hilux service intervals are structured, what's typically included at minor and major services, and how to verify the right schedule for your vehicle.6 min read
- MaintenanceToyota Hilux maintenance checklistA weekly, monthly and pre-trip maintenance checklist for Toyota Hilux owners — engine bay, tyres, lights, brakes, load area and off-road prep.5 min read
- ServiceHow often should a diesel vehicle be serviced?Understand how diesel service intervals are set, why oil and fuel-filter changes matter more on diesels, and how to find the exact schedule for your vehicle.5 min read
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- Farmers
From bakkies and tractors to the family Land Cruiser, VehicleIQ gives you one place to track services, fuel, expenses and reminders across the whole farm.
- Fleet managers
Give every vehicle a home, share access with your team, and stop chasing paper. VehicleIQ starts free and scales as your fleet grows.
- Transport companies
Downtime is expensive. VehicleIQ helps you keep every vehicle serviced on schedule, with a shared workspace your operations team can trust.
- Private vehicle owners
Track services, fuel and expenses, get reminders before things go wrong, and ask our AI mechanic when the dashboard lights up.
- Small businesses
Whether you run two bakkies or a small fleet of service vans, keep the paperwork, servicing and running costs organised without spreadsheets.
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