How do I assign users and admins?

To add users to your account, you can click on any vehicle of your choice, then click on the “User Assignments” icon located in the top right area. Once your on the user assignments dashboard, you can assign users by the entire Garage, folders(if you have folders setup), or by a specific vehicle. You can select the “Assignments” button either on the Garage, Folder or on the vehicle itself and click on “Add New Assignment”. This will allow you to enter in the email of the user you want to assign and make them administrators if you want to. If you want to assign a user to all vehicles or folders, its best to assign the entire Garage. After they have been assigned in the user assignments area, you can have all your users create a free account either through the app or on the web portal here: https://autosist.com/portal Once they sign up, they will automatically see the vehicles you assigned to them in the Garage. Be sure they sign up with the same email that you assigned to them in the User Assignments area.

How do I move vehicles/assets into different folders?

1. Click on the folder you want the vehicle/asset to move to 2. Click the small pencil icon that shows up next to the folder name 3. Select the vehicle/asset you want to move into the folder from the list of vehicles on the right hand panel that shows up 4. Click save and the vehicle/asset will then move into that folder Please note this can only be done via the web portal.

How do I customize inspection forms?

You can create as many custom inspections as you want. Simply click on the drop down menu in the top right corner of the web portal and then click on “Inspection Template Editor”.

Can you link with GPS Trackers?

Yes, we have an open API that can link with pretty much any GPS provider out there and can update the mileage into AUTOsist real time. Please contact us for more information on how we can get that set up for you.

How do Reminders work? How do I set one?

You can set reminders and recurring reminders by date and/or odometer. You will get both a push notification and email notification of the reminders you set. Here is a brief tutorial on how it works: https://youtu.be/XcbavwS75mM

Do my records “Sync” across multiple devices? How does it work?

Yes, all your records will sync automatically across any device. The beauty about AUTOsist is that its cloud based. This means that you can access your records anytime, across any device. No matter what device or operating system you have, you can always access your records when connected to the internet. Everything is tied to the email that you signed up with. If you would like to share your records between family/friends/employees, simply use the same login credentials and anyone can manage the account.

How can I change the tracking metrics? (i.e. Kilometers, Hours, Liters, and Currencies)

AUTOsist is a global app and you an change your metrics easily. Simply click into any vehicle on your garage page and select the tools icon located in the top left corner of the app. Click on “Vehicle Settings” and you will be able to change your metrics. For the web portal, you can change it by clicking the “settings” icon next to the vehicle details and picture.

Can I export my records?

Absolutely! You can export your records in multiple ways. Either via the “Export / Backup Data” tool found within our web portal, or through the Service History Report tool. To export your data through the web portal, select the icon in the top right area named “Export / Backup Data”. You will be able to export all your data via Excel as well as have the option to export all the images you have attached to your records as well for backup. You also have the option to export all your services records via the “Service History Report” found in the tools icon in the top left corner of the app. Simply click into any vehicle on the garage page and select the tools icon in the top left corner, then select “Service History Report”. The Service History Report is a compilation of all your records you have stored on the AUTOsist app in the “Service” section. The report is sorted by the date/mileage and can be sent via email in PDF format. This is a great report to run for future buyers to prove that you took care of your vehicle. Here is a brief tutorial on how it works on the app: https://youtu.be/QyNkTnXbttk

Can I import my records into AUTOsist?

Yes you can! You can import vehicle details, service, and fuel records automatically into AUTOsist using our import tool (CSV/EXCEL Format). To access this tool, login via the web portal here and then select the drop down menu where your email is listed in the right corner, and select “Data Import Tool” then follow the instructions on the screen.

Can I transfer my receipts or other records to anyone else?

Yes, you sure can! There is tool that allows you to transfer your vehicle to anyone you please. Here is a brief tutorial on how it works in the app: https://youtu.be/BzfhC4ZV8kM You will be able to select what records you would like to transfer by entering the email address of the person you are sending to. If they are not an AUTOsist member already, we will send them an email to notify them to download AUTOsist and accept the records. Please note that we will NEVER transfer any of your records stored in the GloveBox section.

Where should I store records that are not vehicle specific (i.e. Drivers license, AAA card, etc)?

These files should be stored under the “Personal Docs” tab in the Glovebox section. This will allow you to access these records across multiple vehicles and will not be deleted when you delete a vehicle. You should store vehicle specific docs like registration and title in the “General Docs” tab. These files will be deleted if you delete your vehicle.

What happens to all my records when I delete a vehicle?

When you delete a vehicle, all your records are deleted except for records located in the “Personal Docs” tab in the Glovebox section. Files stored here will stay in your account and should NOT be vehicle specific (i.e. Drivers license, AAA card, etc)

Can I email my records stored on the app? What format does it email in?

Absolutely! All individual records are emailed in JPEG or PDF format.

I forgot my email or password / I want to change my email or password

If you forgot your password, you can go here to reset it: http://autosist.com/portal/login/forgot_password. Please email us at admin@autosist.com if you would like to change your email.

Can I search easily through my records?

Definitely – When you add a record, you should put keywords in the Title and/or the details section. For example, if you have a receipt that you did an oil change, brakes, and maybe a new exhaust. You would want to put those keywords in the Title and/or details of the receipt when so that when you search, it will find those key words.

How secure are my records/data?

We take the security of all the data you input into AUTOsist very seriously. There are multiple levels of security to protect and back up your records/data over our secure infrastructure, including: AES 256 Bit Encryption Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Daily Backups (Automatic) User generated backups (Select “Export / Backup Data” within the web portal)

Does AUTOsist cost anything?

AUTOsist allows you to manage 1 vehicle free with limited cloud storage. If you would like to manage more vehicles and want more cloud storage space, there is a small fee that you need to pay. We have special plans for our fleet customers and you can learn more about those plans by clicking here.

Digital Vehicle Inspection Apps for Fleets

Name: AUTOsist
Brand: AUTOsist
Rating: 4.7 (114 reviews)

Digital vehicle inspection apps allow fleets to standardize daily and scheduled inspections, capture defects in real time, and create traceable maintenance records. For fleet managers, they reduce paperwork risk, improve defect visibility, and strengthen compliance oversight across vehicles, equipment, and locations.

Digital Vehicle Inspection Apps for Fleets

Defect Severity → Action Routing Matrix

Defect Severity	Operational Impact	Required Action	Documentation Control
Minor	No safety impact	Monitor or schedule	Photo + note required
Moderate	Performance risk	Create work order	Supervisor review
Major	Safety/compliance risk	Remove from service	Immediate escalation
Critical	Regulatory violation	Lockout vehicle	Compliance record flag
Repeated Issue	Recurring failure	Root cause analysis	Linked service history

Standalone Inspection App vs Integrated Maintenance Platform

Standalone Inspection App

Inspections stored separately from maintenance records
Manual transfer of defects into work orders
Limited lifecycle visibility
Higher risk of unresolved repeat defects

Integrated Maintenance Platform

Defects convert directly into work orders
Inspection history linked to service records
Preventive schedules updated based on findings
Centralized reporting across vehicles and locations

What a Digital Vehicle Inspection App Does in Fleet Operations

A digital inspection system replaces paper DVIR processes with standardized, mobile-based workflows that capture inspection results consistently across drivers and technicians.

Digitizes daily driver inspections and scheduled shop inspections
Standardizes checklist items by asset type
Requires photo evidence for defects
Captures timestamps, GPS location, and digital signatures
Centralizes inspection data across the fleet

Operational outcome:

Fewer missed defects
Reduced paperwork errors
Faster issue escalation

For broader inspection planning frameworks, fleets often align app workflows with a formal vehicle inspection guide and structured compliance oversight such as a fleet compliance guide.

What a Digital Vehicle Inspection App Does in Fleet Operations

Inspection Data Model and Standardization Controls

Inspection quality depends on structure. A well-configured inspection app enforces standardized inputs rather than free-text reports.

Asset-based checklist templates (vehicle, equipment, trailer)
Pass/fail logic instead of open narrative fields
Severity grading controls
Required photos for specific line items
Odometer or engine-hour capture

Standardization reduces subjectivity and improves reporting consistency, particularly in multi-location fleets.

Operational outcome:

Comparable inspection data across teams
Easier KPI tracking
Improved audit defensibility

Defect Reporting, Triage, and Work Order Handoff

Inspection value is realized only when findings trigger action. Effective apps connect inspection defects to structured maintenance workflows.

Automatic defect categorization by severity
Supervisor approval routing
Conversion of failed items into maintenance tickets
Assignment to technicians or vendors
Closure verification with repair documentation

When inspections feed into work order systems, defect resolution becomes measurable. Fleets often reinforce this workflow using a standardized inspection reference such as a vehicle inspection checklist for policy alignment.

Operational outcome:

Reduced unresolved defects
Shorter repair cycle times
Clear accountability trail

Defect Reporting, Triage, and Work Order Handoff

Compliance, Auditability, and Record Retention

Inspection records must be defensible. Regulators and auditors expect traceable, tamper-resistant documentation.

Driver or technician digital signature capture
Timestamped submissions
Immutable defect logs
Retention policies aligned with regulatory requirements
Searchable historical inspection archive

Proper record management supports audit preparation and aligns with documented retention policies described in guidance such as how long to keep fleet maintenance records.

Operational outcome:

Stronger audit readiness
Reduced compliance exposure
Improved documentation governance

Deployment Planning for Drivers, Technicians, and Multi-Location Fleets

Implementation success depends on operational design rather than technology alone.

Define inspection frequency by asset class
Train drivers on defect severity definitions
Configure approval workflows by location
Establish escalation protocols for safety-critical findings
Monitor inspection completion rates through dashboards

Governance controls are especially important for fleets operating across regions or departments.

Operational outcome:

Higher adoption consistency
Reduced policy deviations
Predictable inspection compliance rates

Deployment Planning for Drivers, Technicians, and Multi-Location Fleets

Final Takeaways

Digital vehicle inspection apps standardize defect reporting, improve maintenance coordination, and strengthen compliance documentation when properly configured.