Budget Planner
Know where every dollar went.
The Budget Planner tracks spending across every project in your garage. Set budgets by category, log purchases in real time, and see exactly what is left before you commit to the next part.
What it does
Four ways the planner keeps you honest.
Per-project budgets
Set a total budget for each restoration or upgrade. Break it into categories — parts, labor, paint, tools — and see exactly where you stand.
Real-time logging
Log every purchase as you make it. Attach receipts, note the vendor, and tag it to the correct task so the spend history is complete and searchable.
Running totals
See remaining budget at a glance. The planner warns you when a category is approaching its limit, and it tracks overruns so you know the true cost.
Cross-project view
Own multiple vehicles? See budgets and spend across every project in one view. Compare costs, spot trends, and plan the next build with real numbers.
How it fits
Budgets live inside projects.
The Budget Planner is built into the Garage. Every vehicle you add can have multiple projects, and every project carries its own budget. When you buy a part, log it against the task that needs it. The planner updates the total, the category, and the project balance instantly.
Receipts and invoices attach directly to spend entries, so your financial record is as complete as your build history. When it is time to sell, the full cost breakdown is already in the Vault — a documented car is a more valuable car, and the numbers prove it.
You can also export budgets for tax, insurance, or show documentation. The planner formats everything into a clean report you can print or share.
Get started
Open the planner and start logging.
The Budget Planner is free with every Garage account. Add your first vehicle, create a project, and the planner is already there.