Service History Issues

[thomasyan]

So do I (although I get a bit confused when two different names are used for the same thing)

This is amazing, but that's you putting in the effort to make it work.

What if there is one platform can help all car owners to achieve this level of archive with minimum effort?

Would you support this?

 

[thomasyan]

Having not really grown up in the computer era or environment I'm old school and like the original paper invoices and actually enjoy reading through them.
Straight away as Martin said you can see how well the car has been looked after.
Having worked for several dealers including Maserati the number of people who just come in for an oil and filter change to get the official stamp in the book is alarming.

If there is a platform helping you to layout all the history & receipts chronologically on the screen, wouldn't it be better to read through?

 

[thomasyan]

This is another one that already exists:

Custodian

Ownership, simplified. Meet Custodian: the go-to app for car enthusiasts.

app.custodian.club

I guess the issue with all of them (a bit like Photobucket and Flickr or the media streaming apps which went out of business) is that your information is only collated so long as the website exists. It can easily disappear at the drop of a hat.

Unless you are offering some way to authenticate the user inputted documents or can link up all garages (both main dealer and independent), I cannot see what you are offering is differentiated from existing, free, offerings in the market.

And these days with scanners Acrobat and Photoshop, it is too easy to fake digital or hard copy documents.

Thanks dgmx5

Yes I have used custodian before, I like their UI but the uploading process is quite painful. I probably spent 1hr just for 1 year worth of paperwork, so I give up...

You are absolutely right, linking all indie garages & dealer history is the most ideal scenario & that's what I want to achieve.
However I cannot think another way rather than relying on the car owners themselves to upload.

Unless anyone else can give me some advice to achieve this?

 

[philw696]

If there is a platform helping you to layout all the history & receipts chronologically on the screen, wouldn't it be better to read through?

Not for me it's like having my favourite glossy car magazine in front of me or looking on a screen and I know which I prefer.
The only benefit of the screen is looking at things bigger as your eyesight deteriorates.

 

[allandwf]

This relies on owners keeping history up to date, unfortunately some people couldn't care less. On a par with losing the spare keys etc.

 

[MarkMas]

I think the people who care love their paper and folders, and the people who don't care, don't care.

 

[Phil H]

I sold the Assetto Corsa to a gentleman in Melbourne, and I'm sure these helped the sale; he received pdf's prior to completion and I sent him the originals when the deal was done. Soft copies are better than nothing, but paperwork gives confidence and it's nice to have.

 

[zagatoes30]

I sold the Assetto Corsa to a gentleman in Melbourne, and I'm sure these helped the sale; he received pdf's prior to completion and I sent him the originals when the deal was done. Soft copies are better than nothing, but paperwork gives confidence and it's nice to have.

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A fair few Emblem invoices there, more than enough to ensure it has been well looked after

 

[dgmx5]

I struggle to understand @thomasyan what you are seeking to offer that will differentiate your platform from the range of existing products.

I guess it's a no from me.