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What the consensuous of home servicing continually long term do you think it would affect resale value?
Im not using the car much of late two young kids and work. Ive most proberly done 4k miles in the last 2years. I change the oil myself every year after winter lay up but at least every two years I get it looked at properly by sportmotive or horizon just to check the geo and to change diff gearbox oil and get a service stamp.
It s due to be checked but im thinking of giving it a miss. I will only do a few hundred miles this year sad i know do you think if I ever came to sell this could put buyers off. Would buyers expect a full service history of a 15 year old car?
Thoughts on this?
Im not using the car much of late two young kids and work. Ive most proberly done 4k miles in the last 2years. I change the oil myself every year after winter lay up but at least every two years I get it looked at properly by sportmotive or horizon just to check the geo and to change diff gearbox oil and get a service stamp.
It s due to be checked but im thinking of giving it a miss. I will only do a few hundred miles this year sad i know do you think if I ever came to sell this could put buyers off. Would buyers expect a full service history of a 15 year old car?
Thoughts on this?
I'm wrestling with this one as well. When you look at the service sheet there ain't that much to it, if you can get it up in the air. Most stuff can be done from above. The oil change, diff oil and gearbox oil are the main reasons for lifting it along with the prop shaft lubrication. I have the facility to hire a ramp by the hour so I think I'm going to DIY. As for the History, I'll attach the service sheet and explain that I can't trust my car to anyone else. Mine is 15 years old as well and I can't see me selling it, ever!
Interesting topic, mine is 16 years old this year and I have owned it for 10. I have rebuilt the front suspension myself, changed the radiator twice myself, fitted a supercharger kit myself etc etc but I still get it serviced every year. I do this for 3 reasons. I like having a fully stamped up book with invoices, I don't enjoy doing the routine stuff on my car and......perhaps most importantly, I like the idea of someone else verifying my work and having a second set of eyes look at a car which I drive fast from a safety perspective. I can see the pros and cons either way. Having said that I don't have anyone service my westfield for me so what do I know! 
I have access to a ramp each year I change the diff oil ,gear box oil ,engine oil and filter ,clean the airfilter , it takes me a couple of hours ..I then check the condition of brake pads and inspect the general condition of the chassis etc .
Total cost around £90.
I`m now useing this oil .http://www.morrislubricantsonline.co.uk/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=48
Total cost around £90.
I`m now useing this oil .http://www.morrislubricantsonline.co.uk/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=48
penno said:
What the consensuous of home servicing continually long term do you think it would affect resale value?
Im not using the car much of late two young kids and work. Ive most proberly done 4k miles in the last 2years. I change the oil myself every year after winter lay up but at least every two years I get it looked at properly by sportmotive or horizon just to check the geo and to change diff gearbox oil and get a service stamp.
It s due to be checked but im thinking of giving it a miss. I will only do a few hundred miles this year sad i know do you think if I ever came to sell this could put buyers off. Would buyers expect a full service history of a 15 year old car?
Thoughts on this?
My Chim had complete service history right up until the point i purchased it almost 4 years ago now.Im not using the car much of late two young kids and work. Ive most proberly done 4k miles in the last 2years. I change the oil myself every year after winter lay up but at least every two years I get it looked at properly by sportmotive or horizon just to check the geo and to change diff gearbox oil and get a service stamp.
It s due to be checked but im thinking of giving it a miss. I will only do a few hundred miles this year sad i know do you think if I ever came to sell this could put buyers off. Would buyers expect a full service history of a 15 year old car?
Thoughts on this?
Since then anything needed i have done myself.
If you want to keep the service history ongoing you can, just keep all receipts and log or photograph all work, and any mods etc.
In 4 years, i now have an A4 ring file that is 3inch thick with photos, receipts,usefull contact numbers and parts suppliers etc,all dated and clearly indicating any work that has been done.
Much better, and more detailed, in my opinion than a standard stamped up service book.
I like to do most of my servicing and repairs. I am an amateur who likes to take things apart. I keep all the receipts and when I got my Chim it's got the service book stamps plus A4 binder of receipts.
Doing more of the spanner works gives you more confidence in the car, you learn about your car.
Then there is the financial saving, you are not paying hourly rates, it might take me longer to do some jobs but it only costs cups of tea!
I will probably still take it for an annual service just so the professionals can take a look and give it a once over. I hate doing oil changes its soo messy and hassle to dispose of the old oil.
If you have got lots of paper work with the car and can demonstrate its well looked after then that is better than a stamp.
Doing more of the spanner works gives you more confidence in the car, you learn about your car.
Then there is the financial saving, you are not paying hourly rates, it might take me longer to do some jobs but it only costs cups of tea!
I will probably still take it for an annual service just so the professionals can take a look and give it a once over. I hate doing oil changes its soo messy and hassle to dispose of the old oil.
If you have got lots of paper work with the car and can demonstrate its well looked after then that is better than a stamp.
Looks like not alone then, like most ive rebuilt suspension fitted poly bushes etc. Done a 2inch body lift by myself quiet proud of the fact its maintained to a high standard.
I think at some point most service history gets skipped with all cars. I feel its more important to how individual owners look after them rather than a book with stamps.
I think at some point most service history gets skipped with all cars. I feel its more important to how individual owners look after them rather than a book with stamps.
Mr Supercharged said:
and......perhaps most importantly, I like the idea of someone else verifying my work and having a second set of eyes look at a car which I drive fast from a safety perspective.
This. I'm pretty sure I can do most of the servicing, but I do drive it fast and would rather someone who knows what they're doing has a good look over it. That and the fact that I can't be bothered doing stuff other than fixing bits when they break, I still quite enjoy that.FSH in my opinion is a must on a day today car, however when it comes to a Chim which will be a min of 12 years old, then its a different matter, if it can be shown that the car has had a full and comprehensive "looking after" in its later life, then I would be fairly happy, these are not "technical cars" and a good home mechanic could do everything these motors need, indeed a lot of owners revel in the "looking after stakes" as demostrated in this forum. A potential buyer should arm himself with the knowledge needed when buying this type of vehicle, a possible seller will be proud of the receipts he or she holds for the works they have carried out, ok I agree that there is no substitute for that "stamp" thats says everything is ok, but a lot can be seen from the general condition, the knowledge of a vendor and the wisdom of a buyer
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