Development Of A Centralized Vehicle Maintenance Information System

Abstract

Motor vehicle maintenance is important for safety, performance, efficiency, and economy. Well-maintained vehicles have optimally functioning systems, reducing the risk of major damage and repair costs. For transportation businesses, routine maintenance ensures that vehicles are always ready for operation, maintaining profitability. Monitoring service history and predicting maintenance needs are necessary to avoid operational disruptions. Well-maintained vehicles are also more attractive to potential buyers, increasing their resale value in the market. Consistent maintenance not only extends the life of the vehicle, but also improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions. To facilitate the process of monitoring and maintaining these vehicles, a system is needed that can be accessed on a computer or smartphone, both online and offline. This research is an R&D study that will develop a centralized vehicle maintenance information system. This research will analyse the requirements for monitoring and maintaining vehicles. Subsequently, the Centralized Vehicle Maintenance Information System (SIPEKAT) will be developed based on the results of the requirements analysis to serve as a system capable of monitoring and maintaining vehicles. Based on the results of the needs analysis, there is some information that needs to be displayed on this vehicle maintenance information system, including: 1) Information on the number of active vehicles. 2) Information on the number of vehicles that are running and also stopped. 3) Information on the number of vehicles undergoing maintenance/repairs. 4) Information on when owned vehicles will undergo maintenance/repairs. 5) Information on who is performing maintenance/repairs on the vehicle and the estimated completion time for maintenance/repairs. The Centralized Vehicle Maintenance Information System (SIPEKAT) has been developed and tested for functionality. The next step in the development of this information system is to make it accessible online.