How can I make sure that the mileage on a used car I'm looking at is correct?

How do you establish if the mileage and service history is correct on a used car?

My new car didn't come with a service book. Is this normal?

I’ve just bought an ex-demo Ford Puma and there’s no service book. The dealer says it’s all on the Ford database and they don’t come with them anymore. Is this correct?

Seller of a car I'm looking at doesn't have all the service history paperwork. Is this a red flag?

I am looking to buy a 2010 car just to run around in but the seller can only provide evidence of its last service being 2017. He insistsIs this isn't a red flag. The oil and filter has been changed more...

Is it really necessary to change spark plugs after 11k miles?

I own a Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG, registered in 2017 with 10,800 miles on the clock. I booked it in for a service yesterday and was quoted £850. Part of the service had to include replacing the spark plugs....

Are carmakers swapping paper service histories for digital alternatives?

I bought a pre-reg Nissan Qashqai from an approved dealership and the first annual service is due next month. There was no service history book with the car and the dealership is unable/unwilling to provide...

Are high-mileage hybrids a smart buy?

I'm considering buying a used hybrid Lexus (mainly CT and IS). I saw some with very high mileage (+150k) for sale. Is it safe to buy one like that? What kind of problems will a hybrid have with that kind...

How can I check the service history on a used car?

How can I check the service history on a used car?

Why won't the dealer give us details of the service history of a car we bought?

My daughter bought a 2015 Range Rover Sport in March this year with 40K miles from an approved Land Rover dealer. The car broke down on a recent journey resulting in missing a ferry crossing. She has since...

How often should a MINI Cooper be serviced?

I am considering buying a 2017 MINI Cooper, however, I'm concerned about the service history which the seller describes as 'full-service history'. The car is low mileage at 9500 miles and had the first...

I was told my used car came with a full digital service history but now it seems that's not the case - what do I do?

I have recently part-exchanged a 30-month-old BMW X1, after one year of ownership, for a Jaguar E-Pace. I originally bought the car as an Approved Used BMW from a main dealer and was told that the service...