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Aixam Service History: How to Check Aixam Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Aixam service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Alfa Romeo Service History: How to Check Alfa Romeo Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Alfa Romeo service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Alpine Service History: How to Check Alpine Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Alpine service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
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Aixam Service History: How to Check Aixam Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Aixam service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Alfa Romeo Service History: How to Check Alfa Romeo Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Alfa Romeo service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Alpine Service History: How to Check Alpine Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Alpine service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Bentley Service History: How to Check Bentley Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Bentley service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Cheap As Checks Launches the UK's Cheapest Full Car Check from £7.99
Our partner Cheap As Checks has launched affordable HPI-style car checks covering finance, stolen, write-off, and MOT history. Full vehicle checks from just £7.99 with automatic loyalty discounts.
7 February 2026 • 4 min read
Chrysler Service History: How to Check Chrysler Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Chrysler service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Citroen Service History: How to Check Citroen Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Citroen service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Cupra Service History: How to Check Cupra Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Cupra service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Dacia Service History: How to Check Dacia Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Dacia service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Dodge Service History: How to Check Dodge Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Dodge service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
DS Service History: How to Check DS Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking DS service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Ferrari Service History: How to Check Ferrari Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Ferrari service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Fiat Service History: How to Check Fiat Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Fiat service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Infiniti Service History: How to Check Infiniti Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Infiniti service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Jaguar Service History: How to Check Jaguar Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Jaguar service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Jeep Service History: How to Check Jeep Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Jeep service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Kia Service History: How to Check Kia Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Kia service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Land Rover Service History: How to Check Land Rover Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Land Rover service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Lexus Service History: How to Check Lexus Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Lexus service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Maserati Service History: How to Check Maserati Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Maserati service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Mini Service History: How to Check Mini Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Mini service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Opel Service History: How to Check Opel Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Opel service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Peugeot Service History: How to Check Peugeot Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Peugeot service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Porsche Service History: How to Check Porsche Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Porsche service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Renault Service History: How to Check Renault Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Renault service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
SEAT Service History: How to Check SEAT Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking SEAT service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Service Stamp Meaning: What a Service Stamp Proves (and What It Doesn't)
Learn what a service stamp means, how digital service stamps work, how to verify them, and why stamps alone aren't a full service history.
7 February 2026 • 3 min read
Skoda Service History: How to Check Skoda Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Skoda service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Subaru Service History: How to Check Subaru Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Subaru service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Suzuki Service History: How to Check Suzuki Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Suzuki service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
Volvo Service History: How to Check Volvo Service History Online (2026)
Official guide to checking Volvo service history online, dealer access, limitations, and buyer tips.
7 February 2026 • 2 min read
How to Check Your Car's Service History for Free (UK Top 10 Manufacturers Guide)
Complete guide to checking service history free through Volkswagen, BMW, Audi, Kia, Ford, Mercedes, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, and MG manufacturer portals. Plus when paying makes more sense.
31 December 2025 • 10 min read
How to Check Service History with ServiceStamp: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Detailed tutorial on using ServiceStamp to verify manufacturer service history instantly. Learn how to find your VIN, run checks, read reports, and make informed car buying decisions.
29 December 2025 • 17 min read
The Complete Guide to Vehicle Service History in 2024
Everything you need to know about vehicle service history: what it is, why it matters, digital vs paper records, how to check it, and its impact on car value. The ultimate resource for buyers, sellers, and car owners.
27 December 2025 • 17 min read
How to Check Car Service History by VIN Number (Complete Guide 2024)
Step-by-step guide to checking vehicle service history using VIN number. Learn where to find your VIN, how to access manufacturer service records, and verify maintenance history.
26 December 2025 • 9 min read
Digital Service History Explained: The Future of Car Maintenance Records
Discover what digital service history is, how it works, and why it's replacing traditional paper service books. Complete guide to electronic car service records in 2024.
24 December 2025 • 7 min read
What is Full Service History (FSH)? Complete Guide to FMSH vs FSH
FSH meaning in cars: understand Full Service History (FSH) vs Full Manufacturer Service History (FMSH). Learn what qualifies as FSH, how it affects car value, and why it matters.
22 December 2025 • 10 min read
How to Find Lost Service History: 7 Ways to Recover Your Car's Maintenance Records
Lost your service book? Discover 7 proven methods to recover your car's service history, including digital records, garage contacts, and manufacturer databases. Most effective for 2012+ vehicles.
21 December 2025 • 11 min read
Where to Find Your VIN Number: 6 Locations + Photos (2024 Guide)
Quick guide to finding your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Learn the 6 most common VIN locations on cars, what VINs look like, and how to read them correctly.
19 December 2025 • 9 min read
How to Negotiate Car Price Based on Service History (Buyer's Guide)
Learn how to use service history to negotiate better car prices. Calculate fair adjustments for missing services, gaps, and incomplete maintenance records.
18 December 2025 • 10 min read
Selling a Car Without a Service Book: How to Prove Service History
Lost your service book? Learn how to sell your car effectively without physical service records. Recover digital service history, maximize value, and prove maintenance to buyers.
16 December 2025 • 10 min read
Service History Checks for Car Traders & Dealerships: Professional Guide to Bulk VIN Verification
Comprehensive guide for car dealers, traders, and auction buyers. Learn how to verify service history at scale, avoid costly mistakes, increase stock value, and build customer trust with professional VIN checks.
15 December 2025 • 17 min read
Car Auction Buying Guide: Using VIN Checks to Bid Confidently
Professional guide to using VIN checks at car auctions. Learn how to verify service history during previews, avoid overpaying, spot undervalued lots, and maximize auction profits.
13 December 2025 • 11 min read
5 Reasons Why Digital Service Books Are Better Than Paper (For Buyers & Sellers)
Discover the advantages of digital service books over traditional paper records. Learn how electronic service history benefits car buyers, sellers, and owners in 2024.
11 December 2025 • 11 min read
Buying a Used Car Without Service History: Red Flags & What to Do
Considering a used car with no service history? Learn the risks, red flags to watch for, how to recover missing records, and when to walk away from the deal.
10 December 2025 • 10 min read
Understanding VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): Complete Decoder Guide 2024
Complete guide to VIN numbers: what they are, where to find them, how to decode each character, what information VINs reveal, and how to use VINs for service history checks and vehicle verification.
8 December 2025 • 19 min read
Service History for Car Buyers & Sellers: Complete Guide to Maximizing Value
Essential guide for used car buyers and private sellers. Learn how to verify service history, spot red flags, increase sale price, negotiate effectively, and avoid costly mistakes.
6 December 2025 • 22 min read
Car Service Intervals Explained: When Should You Service Your Vehicle?
Complete guide to car service intervals. Learn about interim, annual, and major services, manufacturer schedules, long-life servicing, and how to maintain optimal service intervals.
5 December 2025 • 7 min read
Manufacturer Service History vs Independent Garage Records: What's the Difference?
Understanding the crucial difference between manufacturer service history and independent garage servicing. Learn which matters for resale value, warranties, and car buying decisions.
3 December 2025 • 8 min read
What is Vehicle Service History and Why Does It Matter?
Understanding the importance of vehicle service history when buying or selling a car. Learn what to look for and why it's crucial for vehicle value.
1 December 2025 • 2 min read
Audi Digital Service Record: How to Check Audi Service History Online (2025)
Complete guide to checking Audi service history via myAudi app, dealer records, and alternative options. Free access methods and limitations explained.
17 January 2025 • 6 min read
Best & Worst Manufacturer Service History Systems in the UK (2025 Ranking)
We ranked every major manufacturer's digital service record system. From easy access to frustratingly restrictive - here's how they compare.
17 January 2025 • 8 min read
BMW Digital Service Record: Complete Guide to Checking BMW Service History (2025)
How to check BMW service history using iDrive, My BMW app, and dealer records. Free options, limitations, and alternatives for UK owners and buyers.
17 January 2025 • 5 min read
How to Check Service History Before Buying a Used Car (UK Guide 2025)
Complete guide to verifying service history before purchasing a used car. What to check, red flags to avoid, and how to get records when the seller can't provide them.
17 January 2025 • 7 min read
Ford Digital Service Record: How to Check Ford Service History Online (2025)
Complete guide to checking Ford service history via FordPass app and Digital Service Records (DSR). UK owner's guide including 2022 digital transition.
17 January 2025 • 5 min read
German Car Service History: BMW vs Audi vs Mercedes vs VW Compared (2025)
Complete comparison of German manufacturer service history systems. How to check BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Porsche digital service records.
17 January 2025 • 7 min read
Honda Digital Service Record: How to Check Honda Service History Online (2025)
Complete guide to checking Honda service history via My Honda+ app. Note: Full service history features only available for 2020+ vehicles.
17 January 2025 • 5 min read
Why Independent Garage Services Don't Show in Manufacturer Records
Serviced at an independent garage but it's not in your car's digital records? Here's why - and what you can do about proving your service history.
17 January 2025 • 7 min read
Jaguar & Land Rover Service History: How to Check JLR Records Online (2025)
Complete guide to checking Jaguar and Land Rover service history via Online Service History (OSH). Free access for vehicles from 2013 onwards.
17 January 2025 • 6 min read
Mazda Digital Service Record: How to Check Mazda Service History Online (2025)
Complete guide to checking Mazda service history via MyMazda app. Mazda pioneered digital service records in 2005 - here's how to access them.
17 January 2025 • 5 min read
Mercedes-Benz Digital Service Book: How to Access Mercedes Service History (2025)
Complete guide to checking Mercedes service history via Mercedes me portal and Digital Service Booklet (DSB). UK owner's guide with free access steps.
17 January 2025 • 6 min read
Nissan Digital Service Record: How to Check Nissan Service History (2025)
Complete guide to checking Nissan service history via You+Nissan portal and NissanConnect. UK owner's guide with practical access methods.
17 January 2025 • 5 min read
Stellantis Digital Service Record: Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat Guide (2025)
Understanding Stellantis digital service records. Why Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, DS, and Opel apps only show services from activation.
17 January 2025 • 7 min read
Toyota Digital Service History: How to Check Toyota Service Records Online (2025)
Complete guide to checking Toyota service history via MyToyota portal and app. One of the easiest free manufacturer options - here's how it works.
17 January 2025 • 6 min read
Vauxhall Digital Service Record: How to Check Vauxhall Service History (2025)
Complete guide to checking Vauxhall service history via MyVauxhall app and Stellantis digital records. Important activation limitations explained.
17 January 2025 • 5 min read
Volkswagen Digital Service Record: How to Check VW Service History Online (2025)
Complete guide to checking Volkswagen service history via We Connect app, erWin portal, and dealer records. UK owner's guide with free access methods.
17 January 2025 • 5 min read
Why Your Manufacturer App Doesn't Show Service History (And How to Fix It)
Frustrated that your car's app won't show service history? Here's why myAudi, We Connect, MyVauxhall and other apps hide your records - and what you can do.
17 January 2025 • 7 min read