Does main dealer service history actually add value to the sale price?

Raffles

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Which is fraudulent surely and the people making them shouldn't.
No different to forging £20 notes really.

Very true. And with cars, especially these, harks back to do your homework......,




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CatmanV2

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Which is fraudulent surely and the people making them shouldn't.
No different to forging £20 notes really.

And your point is?

Welcome to C21 chap......

Although inherently a £20 has a value (of £20). The value of a duplicate dealer stamp is:
a) A lot less
b) Almost, if not completely, impossible to calculate...

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Raffles

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I have walked away from a couple of cars with ‘duplicated history’, not Maserati I hasten to ad - but Porsche and Alfa. Seeing a shiny log book with lots of stamps, doesn’t mean the car will be a hassle free or good one, that has been cared for.

So I would say A. Unless there is a good file of invoices to prove the work. And that’s regardless of age. Log book alone is meaningless.

Love it when all the stamps and handwriting is in the same colour ink clearly by the same person.




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philw696

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And your point is?

Welcome to C21 chap......

Although inherently a £20 has a value (of £20). The value of a duplicate dealer stamp is:
a) A lot less
b) Almost, if not completely, impossible to calculate...

C
Well I have morals in the motor trade hence why I'm not wealthy.
All the cars I have had that are special have all their paperwork in a nice file including my little Red Renault 4.
 

rockits

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I agree with many here that a 'stamped' service book to me doesn't necessarily add value or prove anything. Further support, documentation and clarification is additionally required to ascertain a value.

Invoices and proof of works is essential and a better way to validate history. Also as we know mail dealer servicing can be massively varied in quality. Often we see works charged for but never completed. Even invoices for works will then be inaccurate if the works suggested on the invoice haven't actually been completed.

Current condition is absolutely key. If people haven't got wise they need to get wise to the fact that often stamps and/or paperwork is sometimes not to be fully trusted.
 

rockits

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It isn't hard to fake a service history really in the grand scheme of things. I obviously have never and would never do so. Also I cannot condone it in any shape or form.

I've always worked hard to try to find or obtain any holes or missing evidence of history in any car I've ever bought/owned/sold. Often a few calls or some digging and some emails can obtain some useful results.
 

slay

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If your buyer insists on service history, then it is of value...
Main dealer service history isnt necessarily better than an indy service.
Id not put it past main dealers to skim on the work whilst charging for items in order to disguise the omission Im afraid...

Overall, its not a simple question and revolves around the marque, the car's age & the level of service involved.
The condition of the vehicle, and proof thereof. Weigh that against the costs and I guess you're heading in the right direction...?
Well, talking about a stradale, I am inclined to take it to main dealer although they don't necessary do a better job than a good independent !

Not planning to sell anytime soon, if at all, so literally spending more just to increase the future value - which may be marginally better.
 

slay

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It isn't hard to fake a service history really in the grand scheme of things. I obviously have never and would never do so. Also I cannot condone it in any shape or form.

I've always worked hard to try to find or obtain any holes or missing evidence of history in any car I've ever bought/owned/sold. Often a few calls or some digging and some emails can obtain some useful results.
Well, comes down to one's integrity I guess.

The buyer would have the right to sue the seller if he she's finds out from the dealer (of the eBay stamp) that service was not carried out there.

I think most people, especially when you are buying a car like Maserati would expect the dealer receipt/invoice to go with the stamp.
 

ChrissGT

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I have a stamped service book, but also got a print out of the all the work that has been done by the dealer.

So the book is nice, but i bought my car because i could actually determine alle major service part have been replaced and care has been serviced welll.
I do MOT and service at a well respected official maserati independant. I try to do most work myself, but I want an expert to look at my car now and then, if only for a piece of mind.
 

Saigon

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I agree, but think that the known reputation of the indie makes a big difference as well. My services are carried out by local indie located in Chorlton Cum Hardy near Manchester. I’m sure most people in the know would be happy with a service stamp with Marios name on it, it’s all down to reputation of the indie. The same applies to other indies throughout the Uk.
 

La Rascasse

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I agree, but think that the known reputation of the indie makes a big difference as well. My services are carried out by local indie located in Chorlton Cum Hardy near Manchester. I’m sure most people in the know would be happy with a service stamp with Marios name on it, it’s all down to reputation of the indie. The same applies to other indies throughout the Uk.
Had mine serviced there today. Top honest guy and very informative. Service book stamped and an invoice to match.