How do I find my old car service history?
First off, you should contact the manufacturer dealership and request the service history (if the primary dealership maintained the car). They may or may not entertain you, but the seller can always ask the vehicle’s digital service history and present it to you.
Does it matter if a car doesn’t have full service history?
Buying a used car without a full service history can save you money. However, it also means you won’t know whether the car has been properly maintained, and your car will be less desirable, so could be worth less, when you sell it on.
What does it mean when a car has a lot of service history?
A car with many service records shows a fastidious, organized car owner who’s willing to not only spend money on the vehicle but who’s also willing to keep the documents around for the next owner. To us, proof of a high-quality prior owner is almost as important as the records themselves.
Should you buy a car with part service history?
Know your vehicle’s service history. Knowing a vehicle’s service record is an important part of buying or selling a car. This means you won’t have the full story of the car, how it has been treated and what condition it is in, which could end up costing more money in the long run.
Is a lot of service history bad?
Not necessarily a bad thing— if the car is generally a reliable car/brand and your mechanic gives it the ‘A-OK’ then you could possibly use that as a bargaining tool to your advantage (and begin getting it serviced by a shop yourself). You should just ask the owner and see what they say.
Is service history good or bad?
Service records are nice and all, but don’t tell the whole story and a lot of nice cars don’t have them. The single most important thing to try and determine though is if the oil has been changed regularly. Unchanged oil over time is the single biggest wear and abuse factor.
What does it mean to have a full service history?
If a car has a different garage stamping the book each time, or the services have not been done on time and every time, it’s a sign that the previous owner hasn’t shown too much care and probably doesn’t look after the car in other ways. How can I maintain a full service history?
Where can I find previous owners of a V5C?
Car owners check. If you are looking for previous owners of a used car that are not held on the V5C logbook your first step should be searching through all the service records. Look for invoices with names, addresses and phone numbers. This is the quickest way to obtain previous ownership details. Alternatively,…
Is it worth paying extra for full service history?
You should only consider paying extra money for a used car with a full service history if it has been done by the manufacturer official service centres. If the servicing has been done by a non-approved garage, it’s not worth any extra money – regardless of what a car salesman tells you. How much is a full service history worth?
How many previous owners does a car have?
Previous owners are just that, previous, not existing. This means if the car you are looking at buying is three previous owners from new, it’s a four-owner car. If you buy, you become the fifth owner! This is particularly bothersome for those motorists that believe they are buying a one owner car.