The Importance of a Complete Service History
It can be very disheartening to lose the service book of your car. That is why car owners are advised to keep their books in a safe place in order to avoid losing it. According to research, most people who buy used cars ignore a car that does not have the FSH or full-service history. If a car has an incomplete service history or no history at all, buyers will generally expect more than 20% off. Hence, a service history is very valuable if you are selling your car.
The value of the service history of your car depends on your current location. In London, it is considered as 23% of the value of the car while, in various other regions like South West, it is only 15%.
Therefore, while having no service history is detrimental for sellers, it is a positive aspect for any potential buyers. This is what you should do when dealing with a car that does not have a complete service history. First, go to the main dealer and request for records. Most car dealers are moving away from the traditional books for storing service records and are instead placing the entire thing online.
You should also watch out for fraud or conmen when inspecting a car’s history. It is possible to obtain forged service history books from the internet. This is actually illegal, and you should keep away from such deals. Hence, you must be very thorough and check that the dealer stamps are from an actual dealer. The other step of verifying the history is to ask for accompanying receipts. For people who like servicing their cars in independent garages, keep all your bills and receipts as a way of dispelling fears about the authenticity of your service history.
Whether it’s a major service or just a simple oil change we can cater for your car servicing needs. At Mr Clutch we pride ourselves on remembering our customers’ requirements and budgets, which is why we offer 5 levels of vehicle servicing – Bronze, Silver, Gold, Gold Plus and Gold Plus Xtra. We operate a fixed price car service schedule based on engine size.
For further advice or to book your next car service please contact your local Mr Clutch here.
