At the root of our automotive affinity, many of us love cars because they tell stories.
Not just power and handling stats — where they’ve been, what they’ve been through, and who they’ve belonged to. A well-loved car carries a story. And for people like me, that story matters.
I maintain all of my cars myself. I take tons of photos and videos, documenting everything from oil changes to unexpected issues, because I want a clear picture of my car’s journey.
But the reality? That story ends up scattered across my phone. I’m constantly digging for a photo, forgetting when something was done, or wondering if I’m overdue for something important.
Why Manila?
That’s why I built Manila, an app that makes it easy to tell your car’s story.
It organizes photos, service logs, and reminders in one clean timeline. It’s simple, visual, and designed for people who want to keep their cars in “Ready to go anywhere” condition.
And at the heart of it is something I call baselining.
Baselining (n.): The process of preparing your car to be ready for anything. Minimizing the chance of surprises, and giving yourself the highest possible chance of avoiding a tow truck or having an issue on any journey.
If you care for your car and ensure it’s “baselined,” the better your car takes care of you.
So yes, Manila is a maintenance tracker. But it’s more than that. It’s about preserving the stories, and making sure those stories are easier to read.