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Set the desired trip trigger per vehicle and experience reliable, accurate trip detection.
Trip Logbook - Automatic Vehicle Logbook App for South African Users
Automatically track vehicle mileage, fuel, service, maintenance and expenses using your phone and export your trips to the exact SARS compliant logbook format.
- Maintain a comprehensive logbook for each of your vehicles.
- Powerful features ensure you maintain full control at all time.
- Export trips to CSV, PDF, and SARS logbook format.
- Free 30-day trial. Available for Android and iPhone.
Trip Logbook - Real World App features
Trip Logbook is designed for the real world where one size do not fit all. Flexibility gives you the perfect solution for your requirements.
Live and optimised tracking modes
Use Live Tracking for GPS accuracy or Optimised Tracking for battery-friendly logging of your trips.
True Flexibility
Change trip triggers and tracking modes as often as you like, until you find the perfect fit.
Multi-vehicle support
Log trips, fuel, service and expenses for all your vehicles. Each vehicle’s logbook data is clearly separated and categorised.
Fuel Log
Log your fuel with precision and access real consumption metrics. Cost‑per‑km, trend analysis, and linked refuels help detect issues early and reduce operating costs.
Service and Maintenance Log
Track every service, repair, and part replacement. Generate a professional Full Service History (FSH) report and keep warranties, costs, and maintenance records linked directly to your car logbook.
Verified trip information
Review and confirm auto-logged trips, edit any details, and use filters to find unconfirmed trips quickly.
SARS logbook exports
Export your business travel logbook to PDF in the correct SARS logbook format.
CSV and PDF data exports
Export your data to CSV and PDF format. Open the CSV in Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers or Google Sheets.
Your data, your privacy
Trip Logbook's Privacy-First Architecture ensures that your sensitive data never leaves your device. Backup and restore whenever you choose, with full control.
How Trip Logbook works
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Install the app
Download Trip Logbook for Android or iPhone and create your free account. No payment, no commitment. Your 30 day full access free trial will be instantly activated.
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Add your vehicle and set the trip trigger
Use Manual for a rapid and simple setup. Log your first trip in under two minutes with a familiar traditional experience.
Use an Automatic trip trigger for complete automation and experience Zero Touch Logging with full monitoring and control.
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Verify and export your trips
Confirm your trip details, then export your SARS-compliant logbook to PDF or CSV when you need it.
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Explore and Discover how this app pays for itself multiple time over
Trip Logbook not only takes the pain out of maintaining a vehicle logbook but it also:
- Saves you time through real Automation, Zero Touch Logging, Instant Reports & Exports, quick Fuel and Maintenance entries, CarPlay & Voice commands.
- Puts money back in your pocket - Accurate expense and mileage tracking means bigger tax deductions and reimbursements, Trip Gap Report ensures you find missing trips and recover unclaimed mileage.
- Gives you direct insight into fuel efficiency, costs, wastage and improvements.
- Helps you avoid overcharges & unnecessary repairs via Service History and Warranty Tracking.
Powerful reports, calculators and exports
Generate detailed reports for SARS, your accountant, or your own records, with flexible filters and export formats. Gain valuable insight with useful calculators.
SARS logbook PDF and Calculators
Export your business travel logbook in the required SARS logbook format for South African tax returns.
Use the SARS Travel Claim and Expense Calculators and Reports to understand tax implications.
General PDF reports and Calculators
Create general PDF reports for internal reporting, reimbursements, or record keeping.
Expense Report, Fuel Report, Vehicle Full Service History (FSH) Report, Total Cost of Ownership Calculator are just some examples of many.
CSV for spreadsheets
Export to CSV and open in Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers or Google Sheets for deeper analysis and custom formatting.
This is also a great way to preserve your data. A CSV file has no dependency on Trip Logbook.
Help and support
Access in-app help, FAQs, demo videos and guides to get the most out of Trip Logbook and keep your SARS logbook accurate.
Getting started
Learn how to set up your vehicles, places, and trip reasons for accurate logging.
Managing your logbook
Understand what SARS requires in a travel logbook and how Trip Logbook helps you stay compliant.
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Contact us via the Support option on the App main menu.
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Download and Start tracking your trips today
Try Trip Logbook free for 30 days and automatically maintain your SARS-compliant vehicle logbook.
- No payment details required — just install and start driving
- No subscribing and cancelling later just to get access to the free trial — A true free trial where you only subscribe if you're happy after 30 days
- Full Access with All features unlocked
- Validate our time and cost saving value proposition - This App pays for itself
- No data paywalls - Keep all your data, always - even if you decide not to subscribe
- Export your data to CSV - Open in Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers or Google Sheets
- Available for Android and iPhone.
