{"id":3596,"date":"2023-04-19T12:50:36","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T12:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hoolduskeskus.ee\/uncategorized\/why-is-a-cars-service-history-important\/"},"modified":"2024-01-21T17:36:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T17:36:01","slug":"why-is-a-cars-service-history-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hoolduskeskus.ee\/en\/useful-reading\/why-is-a-cars-service-history-important\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of service records"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Regular servicing helps to keep the vehicle in good condition, avoid unexpected breakdowns and extend the life of the vehicle. The service history is a document that contains information about the previous services and repairs of the vehicle. It should be as accurate and detailed as possible so that the vehicle owner and the workshop can understand which works have already been done and which still need to be done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Service history is important to the owner, workshop and future buyer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a vehicle owner, a service history is necessary to ensure the vehicle’s long-term reliability and maintain its value. It provides an overview of the services performed and the condition of the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The workshop needs information about previous jobs in order to better plan future activities. If the workshop knows when, for example, the engine oil or fuel filter was last changed, it can recommend when they should be changed next time. If the customer has questions about previous jobs, a workshop with a service history will quickly find the necessary information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A potential buyer wants to make sure that the vehicle is properly serviced and well maintained. A clearly documented service history has a positive effect on the sales price and sales success of the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Service history helps to avoid misunderstandings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keeping a proper service history will help avoid unnecessary disputes and costly mistakes. For example, one day an upset customer came to the workshop that the wheel bearing that had been changed half a year ago was making noise again. In the workshop, the history of the works was quickly checked and it was discovered that the previous time the problem was with a completely different bearing. The customer misremembered and apologized for his mistake. The real situation was quickly revealed and the client left satisfied. This shows how important it is to properly document the work done to avoid disagreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A comprehensive service history contains a lot of information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n