Service History
Discussion
If this has been discussed here before then my apologies in advance all.
What do you reckon, is a service history worth keeping up if you intend keeping the vehicle till you and it are old'n'grey ? Particularly when all the regular service items can be covered on a DIY basis if you are a competant mechanic.
Would appreciate your thoughts.
What do you reckon, is a service history worth keeping up if you intend keeping the vehicle till you and it are old'n'grey ? Particularly when all the regular service items can be covered on a DIY basis if you are a competant mechanic.
Would appreciate your thoughts.
Everyone has a view on this topic which means there is no right or wrong answer. However, it is fact that a car with a full service history will appeal more to a buyer than one without and supply/demand etc. will naturally make this self-fulfilling, to some extent regardless of the actual quality of the car. And - likewise, to those who don't know, a TVR SH is probably worth a little more than a Independent SH, even though the latter can be more thorough.
The SH is an indication of how the car has been treated rather than an absolute truth and warranty as to its condition. Many non-SH cars may be better to those who know than a car without (but would still be worth less because of the marketability argument above!). And some (not all) DIY cars are the best of all...
So - to your question. As a car ages, the chances of getting a FSH naturally diminish. Older TVR models traditionally pass a stage in their life where the stamped book is less relevant than the general condition of the car and possibly the sheaf of receipts / documentation that comes with it. The Griff/Chim are probably the last cars to which this applies as the new ones are not so 'agricultural' in their build and technology.
Therefore, over time, my view is that the value of a FSH diminishes with the age of the car, and other factors become more important. If you plan to maintain the car in any other way, (and maintain it you must!) then think how you can prove the quality of this maintenance to any future owner a long way down the road (keep everything!!!). As the car becomes more 'classic' one hopes the buyer becomes more discerning and will glean more from a fellow enthusiast with a beautiful car, some documentation and hige knowledge than from a row of little stamps.
>> Edited by beljames on Sunday 16th February 12:32
The SH is an indication of how the car has been treated rather than an absolute truth and warranty as to its condition. Many non-SH cars may be better to those who know than a car without (but would still be worth less because of the marketability argument above!). And some (not all) DIY cars are the best of all...
So - to your question. As a car ages, the chances of getting a FSH naturally diminish. Older TVR models traditionally pass a stage in their life where the stamped book is less relevant than the general condition of the car and possibly the sheaf of receipts / documentation that comes with it. The Griff/Chim are probably the last cars to which this applies as the new ones are not so 'agricultural' in their build and technology.
Therefore, over time, my view is that the value of a FSH diminishes with the age of the car, and other factors become more important. If you plan to maintain the car in any other way, (and maintain it you must!) then think how you can prove the quality of this maintenance to any future owner a long way down the road (keep everything!!!). As the car becomes more 'classic' one hopes the buyer becomes more discerning and will glean more from a fellow enthusiast with a beautiful car, some documentation and hige knowledge than from a row of little stamps.
>> Edited by beljames on Sunday 16th February 12:32
I'm just about to stray from main dealer servicing to a recommended independent specialist. Given that my car is 7 years old, I'm more inclined to save money and get a thorough job done.
As has been said, as long as you have proof that the car has been well maintained by people who know what they're doing, there should be no problems with regard to resale.
As has been said, as long as you have proof that the car has been well maintained by people who know what they're doing, there should be no problems with regard to resale.
If you are going to keep the car for a long time and are confident you can do it then just keep all the receipts for the parts you buy. The sheaf of receipts with dates etc and your own, obvious, knowledge of the car at sale time shouldn't make a difference to price. Even if it makes a slight difference then just think about how much money you saved on service costs over the years 
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