Should I return my new car having found out that it's ex-rental?

I brought my nearly new June 2011 Audi A4 TDI Multitronic home last night, only to find on checking the logbook that the one previous owner had been Hertz. I had specifically said to the Audi dealer that I did not want an ex-hire car. I have spoken to the dealer today, who was admirably apologetic (apparently he didn't check the log book either), and has offered me two years free servicing if I keep the car. However, I already have two years free warranty anyway. I am inclined to take it back, but am I being silly?

Asked on 28 July 2012 by VF, Painswick, Glos

Answered by Honest John

Most cars of this age on sale are ex-rental, it makes no difference to their value at all. Hirers don't abuse rental cars any more because of the draconian charges they face from the rental companies if they do. And it's good for a car to have maybe 15 different drivers in 15 months rather than just one. That way it gets run in much better.

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