Hey there,
My son dabbles in cars and he was asking if there is a free (obviously)
program that can record details such as: parts - prices - etc, something
that looks like:-
Date - Description - Part/s - Price -
I have tried doing a database but with my very limited knowledge I am
getting nowhere fast.
A very simple freeware spreadsheet program that could quickly and
easily do the above would be:
List²
http://www.bitride.com/freeware.php
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Spreadsheet-like program for creating lists and tables. Functionality
includes easy row insertion and deletion, direct cell entry,
customizable column headers, find and replace, clipboard
cut/copy/paste, export to HTML, and printing.
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I use a commercial spreadsheet, but I got this one for my son to use
on his computer, and it does the job with no discernable learning
curve.
Another one that looks very interesting (but once again, I haven't
tried) is:
Ezee Records
http://www.heightssoftware.com/
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Ezee Records is a free Windows program for storing information in
simple tables customized to your needs. Its potential uses include
telephone and contact lists, DVD or music catalogs, appointments and
To Do lists.
Ezee Records is unique in that it is designed specifically for the
easy managing of single-table sets of records. While you can use other
programs, such as databases or spreadsheets to do this, they are
invariably more difficult and slower to use. And, unlike Ezee Records,
they aren't free!
If there is such a program, I would be really grateful if please point me in
the right direction.
Here are a few automobile programs I downloaded long ago, but never
tried (I'm a collector of freeware - it's probably a clinical disorder
<g>.). Two of them seem to be no longer available. I've marked those
below, and can upload them somewhere if you'd like.
AutoMobile Recorder
http://www.afterzed.com/freeware/organizfreeware3.html
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AutoMobile Recorder (AMR) is a great vehicle record keeping program.
It allows you to save, print, and later open your records. You can
make changes and then always keep them handy! This program I made
especially for my grandpa, LeRoy Postma. Since he is a mechanic and
would like to know what has all been done on his vehicles. Also if you
sell your vehicle, you may distribute this program and your records of
the car. So then the buyers know the history of the car! Great Idea
huh? Since most people can't remember what was ever done.
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CarCare
http://edgemeal.homepage.com/
*Note from Little Girl: The page is no longer available. I have a copy
of this and can post it if you want to check it out. My zip file of it
(including comments from alt.comp.freeware a while back) is 19kb.
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A database program that helps you keep track of the maintenance work
you do on your cars.
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Free-for-3 Vehicle Record System
http://www.kjon.com/
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K-Jon was started in 1986 to develop and market comprehensive, yet
inexpensive, vehicle management software for both home and business
use. Our flagship products were DOS versions of our Vehicle Record
System™ and the Fleet Vehicle Record System™.
Our current products run under all versions of Windows. Our Home
Edition will track maintenance and expenses for seven vehicles and our
Business and Fleet Editions will track all of your vehicles.
And if you only want to track three or fewer vehicles, then our
Free-for-3 Edition is custom made for you. The price is right and
other than the number of vehicles it tracks, it is exactly the same
program as our Home and Business Editions.
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Vehicle Data
http://www.angelfire.com/rock/starcastle/ktvdata.html
*Note from Little Girl: The page is no longer available. I have a copy
of this and can post it if you want to check it out. My zip file of it
(including screenshots from the page) is 105kb.
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"Vehicle Data" is a program that keeps information about your
vehicle(s). It's very easy to use as the screens show. Please read the
..txt and .hlp files for more information.
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