How does automatic logging work?

How can Carbucks automatically log your trips?

Carbucks offers two seamless methods for automatic trip tracking. Through thorough research and development, we have devised a means to track your journeys using only your mobile phone. All that is required are the necessary Location and Activity/Motion permissions. This innovation allows you to effortlessly maintain a comprehensive record of your drives, whether or not you have the Carbucks Vehicle Health Monitor.

Logging with a Carbucks Device

If you have a Carbucks Vehicle Heath Monitor integrated with your vehicle, rest assured that the Carbucks App will adeptly handle the tracking of your trips whenever you embark on a drive: 


Once your device is correctly installed, connected, and crucially, equipped with Location and Activity/Motion permissions, Carbucks will automatically discern the initiation and conclusion of your drives and diligently maintain a detailed log. For further information regarding setting Location to "Always," please refer to this resource.

Logging without a Carbucks Device

Carbucks can detect your in-car movements based on the Location and Activity/Motion permissions, subsequently capturing your trip data.  While this method is undoubtedly convenient and efficient, it's important to acknowledge that trip tracking may be slightly slower due to potential transmission delays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key distinctions between these two methods? 

As previously highlighted, these methods operate on different sets of permissions, with the Carbucks device offering more precise trip tracking capabilities.

How do I activate or deactivate these features?

To configure these settings, simply navigate to Mileage Log Settings, conveniently located in the top right corner of the Mileage page, as illustrated in the accompanying image.

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Can Carbucks log trips simultaneously with other methods?

The commencement of your trip logging dictates its conclusion. In other words, if a trip is initially detected by the Carbucks Vehicle Health Monitor, it will exclusively conclude based on the device's detection.

What to do when your trips are missing?

Occasionally, you may encounter situations where your trips appear to be missing from your records. To address this issue, we have compiled a comprehensive list of troubleshooting methods to assist you in resolving any discrepancies.

Why is my parking location incorrectly marked?

If you find that your parking location has been inaccurately marked, we recommend referring to our detailed instructions located here to rectify the situation.

Are there alternative methods for trip logging?

Certainly, aside from automatic trip logging, you have the option to manually track your trips or input trip data manually. For more information on these alternative methods, please visit this resource.