Whether you're an individual who's committed to taking care of his or her car, or whether you manage a fleet of vehicles for a company, you know that regular maintenance and service is imperative for any vehicle owner. Even if you've just driven off the lot of your local Nissan dealership, there are things you want to be aware of.

Still, it can be hard to remember the exact details of when you've had your vehicle serviced, and what you're due for. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to keep on top of your service needs.

Manual Recommendations

One of the best ways to keep on top of your service needs is to keep track of the recommended service intervals in your owner's manual. If you don't have an owner's manual for your vehicle, you can check with your local dealership. It is likely that you'll be able to get information from the dealership as far as what services are recommended and when.

Vehicle Maintenance Software

Another way to keep up to speed with your service, especially if you're dealing with multiple vehicles, is with vehicle maintenance software programs. There are a number of shareware and freeware service programs that you can purchase or download for free that you can use to keep track of your vehicle service.

Whatever system you decide to use, make sure your vehicle service is performed by qualified mechanics that are familiar with your vehicle type.