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Last post Sun, Aug 03 2008, 6:55 PM by madmonk. 4 replies.
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  •  Sun, Aug 03 2008, 6:55 PM

    Re: service history

    you have further reinforced my decision to turn down the offer. Thank you.
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  •  Sat, Aug 02 2008, 9:53 PM

    Re: service history

    Hi --- Wise decision, there is also the issue of the correct mileage being recorded on the car, usually service history would serve as a useful indication that the mileage showing of 12000 in this case would be reasonably genuine and an accurate reading..... especially as the car is not yet old enough to need MOT certificates that would independently corroborate the mileage.

    Without that service history in this case, you would have no other choice but to trust the mileage showing is actually genuine, the car may possibly have had a hard life covering many more miles, having had the odometer altered to show incorrect average mileage. !!

    • Post Points: 20
  •  Sat, Aug 02 2008, 6:30 PM

    Re: service history

    Re your comments, I will walk away from the deal. There are plenty more cars with a service history available. Thanks very much for the advice!
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  •  Sat, Aug 02 2008, 3:13 PM

    Re: service history

    Hi -- In my view the running in period of a car is the most critical period of it's life, the engine oil and filter especially should be changed on time using the correct spec lubricants, to aid the longevity and condition of the engine.

    So the service history should ideally be there to show this has been carried out correctly and on time, if there is no other way to prove this, then you should be offering less if you're willing to take the gamble, or considering walking away from the deal altogether.

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  •  Sat, Aug 02 2008, 1:46 PM

    service history

    Found a car I want to buy from a dealer with 2006 registration, has log book but no service history. Is this really important for a car with only 12000 miles?
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