Find Your Car's Service History
Lost your service book? Access official manufacturer records instantly.
1 in 15 people throw away service records
But your service history isn't gone - it exists in manufacturer databases
Check Your Service History in 3 Minutes
Enter your registration or VIN to access manufacturer dealership records from 2012 onwards
Find My Service History →£9.99 • Instant results • Official manufacturer records
Why Finding Your Service History Matters
Increases Value
£500-£3,000
Cars with full service history sell for significantly more. Missing records reduce your car's value by 15-25%.
Faster Sale
30-50%
Cars with verified service history sell 30-50% faster. Buyers trust proven maintenance records.
Warranty Claims
Essential
Many warranties require proof of servicing. Without records, claims may be rejected.
3 Ways to Find Lost Service History
1. Check Digital Manufacturer Records
✅ Best for: 2012+ cars serviced at franchise dealers (95% success rate)
Since 2012, most manufacturers automatically log every dealer service digitally. Even if you lost your service book, your complete service history exists in manufacturer databases.
What you'll find:
- ✓Every franchise dealer service since 2012
- ✓Service dates and exact mileages
- ✓Work performed and parts used
- ✓Dealership names and locations
- ✓Cannot be lost, damaged, or forged
How ServiceStamp Works:
- 1. Use your registration (easiest) or find your VIN (17 characters on V5C, Section D)
- 2. Enter registration or VIN on ServiceStamp.com
- 3. Pay £9.99 (instant secure checkout)
- 4. Receive complete service history report within seconds
⏱️ Time: 3 minutes • Cost: £9.99 • Success: 95%+ for dealer-serviced cars
Supported brands (43+ manufacturers):
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Ford, Vauxhall, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Skoda, SEAT, Renault, Peugeot, Citroën, and more.
2. Contact Previous Garages
✅ Best for: Independent garage servicing or pre-2012 cars
Most garages keep service records for 6-7 years. If you remember where your car was serviced, they can provide duplicate invoices.
How to find which garages serviced your car:
- • Search email for "service booking" or garage names
- • Check bank statements for garage payments
- • Look for stickers on windscreen or door jamb
- • Check calendar for past service appointments
Success rate: 60-80% depending on garage record-keeping • Cost: Usually free, sometimes £5-£15 admin fee
3. Use MOT History to Support Partial Records
✅ Best for: Verifying recovered records and filling gaps
Every MOT test records mileage and date. This free government database helps confirm service records and shows maintenance patterns.
Check MOT history at:
gov.uk/check-mot-history
Enter your registration to view complete MOT timeline
Use MOT history to: Verify service dates match mileages • Identify service gaps • Support partial records • Show buyers due diligence
Recovery Success Rates by Vehicle Age
| Vehicle Age | Digital Records Available | Recovery Success Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2024 | ✓ Yes | 95%+ |
| 2015-2019 | ✓ Yes | 90%+ |
| 2012-2014 | ✓ Usually | 80%+ |
| 2008-2011 | Premium brands only | 50-70% |
| Pre-2008 | Rare | 30-50% |
Key factor: Franchise dealer servicing = Higher success • Independent garage servicing = Lower success
Common Questions About Finding Lost Service History
Can I find service history if I've lost everything?
Yes, for 2012+ cars serviced at franchise dealers. Digital manufacturer records exist even if you threw away all paperwork. ServiceStamp retrieves these records instantly using your VIN.
How much does lost service history reduce my car's value?
Missing service history reduces value by £500-£3,000 (15-25% reduction). For a £15,000 car, recovering service history can add £1,500-£2,500 to sale price - making the £9.99 ServiceStamp check worth 75-125x its cost.
What if my car was serviced at independent garages?
Independent garage services aren't in manufacturer databases. You'll need to contact garages directly for duplicate invoices. Most garages keep records for 6-7 years. Check emails and bank statements for clues about which garages you used.
Is digital service history as good as a physical service book?
Digital history is often better. It cannot be lost, damaged, or forged. Buyers increasingly prefer VIN-verified digital records over paper books, which can be fake. Many newer cars don't even have physical service books anymore.
Find Your Lost Service History Today
90%+ success rate for 2012+ cars. Instant results. Official manufacturer records. £9.99 investment can add £1,500-£2,500 to your car's value.
Check Service History Now →3 min
Instant results
£9.99
One-time fee
43+
Brands supported
Service Guarantee: Full refund if we can't generate your report. 100% refund if zero records found.