Insights & Alerts

Understanding intelligent insights, maintenance warnings, and data quality alerts

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What are Insights?

Insights are intelligent alerts that analyze your data to:

  • Detect potential data entry errors
  • Identify unusual patterns
  • Warn about maintenance needs
  • Celebrate achievements
  • Suggest improvements

Access them via Menu > Insights.


What types of insights are there?

My Cars generates several insight categories:

  • Data error - Potential typos or incorrect entries
  • Unusual pattern - Anomalies in your data
  • Maintenance warning - Service may be overdue
  • Cost alert - Unusual spending detected
  • Efficiency trend - Changes in fuel efficiency
  • Achievement - Positive milestones reached
  • Suggestion - Tips for better tracking

What do the severity levels mean?

Insights are color-coded by priority:

  • Critical (Red) - Requires immediate attention
  • Warnings (Orange) - Should be reviewed soon
  • Info (Blue) - Informational, no action required
  • Positive (Green) - Good news and achievements

How do I act on an insight?

Each insight offers relevant actions:

  1. Tap the insight to expand details
  2. Choose an action like:
    • Edit Refuel - Fix data errors
    • View Trends - See related charts
    • Schedule Service - Book maintenance
    • Learn More - Get additional info
  3. Or tap Dismiss if not applicable

Can I dismiss insights?

Yes! To dismiss an insight:

  1. Tap the insight
  2. Select Dismiss
  3. Confirm the dismissal

Dismissed insights can be restored from the history. Dismissing insights doesn’t delete your data.


Is Insights a PRO feature?

Intelligent Insights requires a PRO subscription. The feature includes:

  • Smart data analysis
  • Maintenance predictions
  • Efficiency trend detection
  • Personalized suggestions

Free users see basic data validation only.