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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?
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...
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....
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?
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...
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 recently purchased a Volkswagen Polo via a private sale advertised online. It came with a Full Service History and 12 months MoT. I decided to buy the car on the agreement that the service history and...
I bought 2007 Jaguar XKR with 25,000 miles on it. I returned the car after 10 days because it had a few issues. I also took the car for an MoT, where £450 worth of faults were found - which was odd because...
I recently returned my car under the voluntary termination clause. Upon returning the car, it was discovered that the dealer didn't stamp the service book and now the finance company want me to pay an...