Recover Your Service History
Get your car's maintenance records back in 3 simple steps
Fastest Recovery Method: Digital Check
3 minutes • £9.99 • 95% success rate for 2012+ dealer-serviced cars
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Check Digital Records (2-3 minutes)
Best for 2012+ cars • 95% success rate
Why start here: Fastest method. Manufacturer databases store every franchise dealer service automatically since 2012.
How to check:
- a) UK customers: use your registration (easiest), or find your VIN (V5C Section D - 17 characters)
- b) Go to ServiceStamp.com
- c) Enter registration or VIN + email
- d) Pay £9.99 (instant secure checkout)
- e) Receive complete service history report within seconds
What you'll recover:
- ✓ Every franchise dealer service from 2012 onwards
- ✓ Service dates and exact mileages
- ✓ Work performed and parts replaced
- ✓ Dealership names and locations
- ✓ Professional report to show buyers
Time: 3 minutes
Cost: £9.99
Brands: 43+ manufacturers
Contact Previous Garages (3-7 days)
If independent garage servicing or pre-2012 car
When to use: Your car was serviced at independent garages (not franchise dealers), or no digital records found.
How to find which garages serviced your car:
- • Search email inbox for "service booking", "MOT", garage names
- • Check bank/credit card statements for garage payments
- • Look for stickers on windscreen or door jamb (phone numbers)
- • Review calendar for past service appointments
- • Check text messages for service reminders
What to say when contacting:
Info to provide: Registration, VIN (if known), approximate dates, your name • Cost: Usually free, sometimes £5-£15 admin fee
Compile Evidence & Present Professionally
Create comprehensive documentation package
Once you've recovered records (digital or invoices), create professional documentation for buyers.
What to include in your service history pack:
- 1. Cover sheet - Vehicle details, VIN, summary of services
- 2. Digital service history report (ServiceStamp printout)
- 3. Recovered invoices (chronological order)
- 4. MOT history printout (from gov.uk/check-mot-history)
- 5. Brief explanation letter (if applicable)
Example explanation letter:
Recovery Method Comparison
| Method | Time | Cost | Success Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ServiceStamp Digital Check | 3 minutes | £9.99 | 95% (2012+ dealer cars) |
| Visit Franchise Dealer | 2-3 hours + travel | Free - £30 | 90% (2012+ dealer cars) |
| Contact Garages | 3-7 days | £0 - £40 | 60-70% (independent servicing) |
| MOT History Support | 5 minutes | Free | N/A (supporting evidence only) |
Recommendation: Start with digital check (fastest). If nothing found, proceed to garage contacts.
Is Recovery Worth The Effort?
Investment:
ServiceStamp check: £9.99
Garage admin fees: £0-£40
Time investment: 3 mins - 3 hours
Total: £9.99-£60 + 3 hours max
Return:
Increased sale price: £1,500-£2,500
Faster sale (30-50%): Worth £300-£500
Better buyers: Less negotiation
Total benefit: £1,800-£3,000
ROI: 3,000% - 15,000%
Recovery always pays for itself many times over
Common Questions
What if I can't remember which garages serviced my car?
Start with digital check - this covers all franchise dealer services automatically. For independent garages, check emails, bank statements, and local garages in your area.
My car is 2011. Can I still recover history?
Possibly. Premium brands (BMW, Mercedes, Porsche) may have digital records from 2008-2010. For volume brands, focus on garage contacts. ServiceStamp offers full refund if no records found.
How long does the whole recovery process take?
Digital check: 3 minutes. Garage contacts: 3-7 days. Complete documentation compilation: 1-2 hours. Total timeline: 1-2 weeks for thorough recovery.
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3 minutes to check digital records • £9.99 investment • £1,500-£2,500 typical return
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