Service history - how bad is this?
Discussion
Hi all,
I'm looking at buying an AMV8 Vantage Roadster. There's one that I like the look of, but the service history is less than perfect. It was sold and serviced by Lancaster Reading.
Registered - 24/12/07
1st service - 30/1/09 @ 8,078 (1 month late)
2nd service - 1/9/10 @ 20,682 (7 months late)
The car is now three years and two months old, so should have had three services by now. It has only had two and the most recent was six months ago.
How big a deal is this? If I buy it, should I get it serviced right away to try to put it back on the 3yrs/3 services schedule, or should I do the service at 12 months after the last one? Should I insist on it being serviced by a dealer/specialist prior to purchase? Or avoid completely?
Any help much appreciated!
I'm looking at buying an AMV8 Vantage Roadster. There's one that I like the look of, but the service history is less than perfect. It was sold and serviced by Lancaster Reading.
Registered - 24/12/07
1st service - 30/1/09 @ 8,078 (1 month late)
2nd service - 1/9/10 @ 20,682 (7 months late)
The car is now three years and two months old, so should have had three services by now. It has only had two and the most recent was six months ago.
How big a deal is this? If I buy it, should I get it serviced right away to try to put it back on the 3yrs/3 services schedule, or should I do the service at 12 months after the last one? Should I insist on it being serviced by a dealer/specialist prior to purchase? Or avoid completely?
Any help much appreciated!
Thanks guys.
My question was more about whether this level or service lapse (i.e. 1 month and 7 months late) is a problem in terms of valuation. Should I expect to pay less because of the imperfect service history, and if so, how much? If I buy the car, I would expect to face similar concerns when I come to resell it, so what should be done to put the car back on the right path? Should I have it serviced immediately to get it close to three services in three years, even though it is only six months since the last service? Or should I simply ensure that I stick to the 12 month service frequency going forward, i.e. I have it serviced on 1/9/11, 12 months on the dot after the last (late) service.
The car is for sale through a non-AM dealer. They are offering a 6 month mechanical break down warranty, but I am awaiting further details. It sounds unlikely to be an AM warranty. You both speak highly of the AM extended warranties. Are these really worth it? For £1,200/yr (?) you are expecting a fair amount to go wrong to just break even on it. I presume the warranty doesn't cover regular services?
Thanks again!
My question was more about whether this level or service lapse (i.e. 1 month and 7 months late) is a problem in terms of valuation. Should I expect to pay less because of the imperfect service history, and if so, how much? If I buy the car, I would expect to face similar concerns when I come to resell it, so what should be done to put the car back on the right path? Should I have it serviced immediately to get it close to three services in three years, even though it is only six months since the last service? Or should I simply ensure that I stick to the 12 month service frequency going forward, i.e. I have it serviced on 1/9/11, 12 months on the dot after the last (late) service.
The car is for sale through a non-AM dealer. They are offering a 6 month mechanical break down warranty, but I am awaiting further details. It sounds unlikely to be an AM warranty. You both speak highly of the AM extended warranties. Are these really worth it? For £1,200/yr (?) you are expecting a fair amount to go wrong to just break even on it. I presume the warranty doesn't cover regular services?
Thanks again!
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