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Maintenance Alerts

Overview​

Maintenance alerts are reminders attached to specific cars. Members can log upcoming maintenance tasks (oil change, tyre rotation, etc.) with a due date, and mark them complete when done.

Workflow​

Alert Types​

TypeExample
OIL_CHANGEEngine oil + filter
TYRE_ROTATIONSwap front/rear tyres
INSPECTIONAnnual roadworthiness check
BRAKE_SERVICEBrake pads / fluid
CUSTOMAny other reminder

Step-by-Step: Add a Maintenance Alert​

  1. In your garage, click a car to open its detail view.
  2. Navigate to the Maintenance tab.
  3. Click "Add Alert".
  4. Fill in: type, description, due date.
  5. Click "Save".
  6. The alert appears in the PENDING list with days-until-due countdown.

Step-by-Step: Complete an Alert​

  1. Find the alert in the PENDING list.
  2. Click "Mark Complete".
  3. The alert moves to the COMPLETED section with a timestamp.

Security Notes​

  • Only the car owner can view or modify their car's maintenance alerts (same @garageSecurityService.isOwner check).

QA Checklist​

  • Add maintenance alert → appears in PENDING list
  • Mark alert complete → moves to COMPLETED with timestamp
  • View alerts for another user's car → 403 Forbidden
  • Delete car → associated alerts also removed