Getting service history information

Mad_Max

Sorry if this has been answered, I tried to search for it but was getting to many results.

Basically I bought a car and was told it had a full service history but not actually with the car. It was imported from the north so I done a UK car check on it and it returned what looked like service work. I wasn't really worried about this, the car was given a real good going over and I was happy it was in good shape so let this part go.

Basically I just wanna get the history (if it does have it!), so how can I do this? Do I just ring a dealership? and do they charge for it? I've read some posts on here that the key stores details.

Del2005

Mad_Max wrote: »

Sorry if this has been answered, I tried to search for it but was getting to many results.

Basically I bought a car and was told it had a full service history but not actually with the car. It was imported from the north so I done a UK car check on it and it returned what looked like service work. I wasn't really worried about this, the car was given a real good going over and I was happy it was in good shape so let this part go.

Basically I just wanna get the history (if it does have it!), so how can I do this? Do I just ring a dealership? and do they charge for it? I've read some posts on here that the key stores details.

How do you mean it returned something that looked like service work? AFAIK UK car checks only check HPI, MOT not service history.

Your only way to get the service book now is to hound the seller. If they don't have it when they sell the car there is little chance they'll have it now you've paid your money.

A full service history is only valid if they have the book for you too look at when you're buying the car, if they don't have it then consider it doesn't have a FSH for your purchase, so that you can verify that the service history is correct and not a fake.

Mad_Max

I done a hpi check on it and as part of the mileage report it has a load of listings and it says recorded by manufacturer. I was assuming they were services.

I was under the impression that I might be able to get the details, maybe not the book itself. Like I say, I'm not overly pushed if I can't but it would be nice.

-Chris-

If they can't find the book, ask them where they got the car serviced. Then contact that garage and ask for copies of the invoices.

Moanin

Mad_Max wrote: »

Sorry if this has been answered, I tried to search for it but was getting to many results.

Basically I bought a car and was told it had a full service history but not actually with the car. It was imported from the north so I done a UK car check on it and it returned what looked like service work. I wasn't really worried about this, the car was given a real good going over and I was happy it was in good shape so let this part go.

Basically I just wanna get the history (if it does have it!), so how can I do this? Do I just ring a dealership? and do they charge for it? I've read some posts on here that the key stores details.

If the car was for example an Audi.If you call Audi UK they can give you a fill print out of when and where it was serviced (That is if it was serviced in a main dealer).

Right 1st Time

I tried that with BMW. main dealer only had records for work they carried out. Went to BMW customer care who basically said *uck off, we dont have to give it to you.

Remember that next time you go to buy a BMW Approved Used Car from their fantastic range:rolleyes:

After all didnt they use to say " Only we can access your Cars DNA"

Mad_Max

It's a BMW. I'll probably ask them to give me whatever details they have when I go for a service. It'll be either that or no business

Guy:Incognito

Mad_Max wrote: »

It's a BMW. I'll probably ask them to give me whatever details they have when I go for a service. It'll be either that or no business

You should have gon ein with that attitude before buying the car.

The only way things like clocking will be gotten rid of is if people insist on service histories with cars.

Mad_Max

Cant argue there, bit hypocritical but it was such a bloody great deal I got

The mileage report I got back from hpi suggested all was in order anyway.

Guess I'll just have to wait until service time before I can get it so.