Budget Tracker: Intro to Automotive Industry Spring 2026
Overview
This document tracks all expenses related to the automotive industry program, including vehicle purchase, parts, tools, supplies, and business startup costs.
Vehicle Purchase
Item
Budget
Actual
Date
Notes
Vehicle Research
$0
$0
-
Time investment
Vehicle Purchase
TBD
-
-
To be determined
Initial Inspection
TBD
-
-
Pre-purchase inspection
Registration & Title
TBD
-
-
Vehicle registration
Initial Insurance
TBD
-
-
First insurance payment
Vehicle Subtotal
TBD
$0
Tools & Equipment
Item
Budget
Actual
Date
Notes
Basic Hand Tools
TBD
-
-
Wrenches, sockets, etc.
Oil Change Equipment
TBD
-
-
Drain pans, funnels
Jack & Jack Stands
TBD
-
-
Safety equipment
Safety Equipment
TBD
-
-
Gloves, eye protection
Tool Organization
TBD
-
-
Toolbox, storage
Diagnostic Equipment
TBD
-
-
As needed
Tools Subtotal
TBD
$0
Parts & Supplies
Item
Budget
Actual
Date
Notes
Oil & Filters
TBD
-
-
Service supplies
Fluids
TBD
-
-
Coolant, transmission fluid, etc.
Filters
TBD
-
-
Air, fuel, cabin filters
Performance Parts (if applicable)
TBD
-
-
Optional upgrades
Electrical Components
TBD
-
-
As needed
Parts Subtotal
TBD
$0
Workshop Setup
Item
Budget
Actual
Date
Notes
Workspace Setup
TBD
-
-
Organization systems
Storage Solutions
TBD
-
-
Parts and tool storage
Safety Equipment
TBD
-
-
Fire extinguisher, first aid
Workshop Subtotal
TBD
$0
Business Planning Costs
Item
Budget
Actual
Date
Notes
Research Materials
$0
$0
-
Online resources
Business Planning Software/Tools
$0
$0
-
Free templates
Printing & Documentation
TBD
-
-
Portfolio materials
Business Planning Subtotal
TBD
$0
Total Budget Summary
Category
Budget
Actual
Remaining
Vehicle Purchase
TBD
$0
TBD
Tools & Equipment
TBD
$0
TBD
Parts & Supplies
TBD
$0
TBD
Workshop Setup
TBD
$0
TBD
Business Planning
TBD
$0
TBD
TOTAL
TBD
$0
TBD
Notes
Budget amounts to be determined based on vehicle selection and requirements
Track all expenses with receipts for documentation
Update budget as decisions are made and purchases occur