2011 Vantage N420 number 250
Discussion
Really?
Assuming the car was serviced within the AM network, they can't show you servicing and repair bills as long as the previous owners' names and addresses are blanked out?
This GDPR stuff is really grating me, businesses are now using it as an excuse not to provide history for goods previously purchased.
In my case, a flat. Utter b
ks
Assuming the car was serviced within the AM network, they can't show you servicing and repair bills as long as the previous owners' names and addresses are blanked out?
This GDPR stuff is really grating me, businesses are now using it as an excuse not to provide history for goods previously purchased.
In my case, a flat. Utter b
ksI have found if you have a good relationship with someone at the main dealers - they will tell you a lot without breaching said laws.
I avoided a DB7 that was at auction recently after speaking to the main dealer who supposedly looked after it - the back story was very interesting if you read between the lines, and a year or so ago I bought a V8V after speaking to the dealer (different one) who serviced it.
The biggest insight is if they say something like 'caveat emptor' or 'all necessary work was performed in line with recommendations'.
In summary - if the servicing dealer doesn't know you it may be really hard - I was just lucky that I use the two dealers that the mentioned cars had been serviced at.
The dealer selling can of course show you service history - ie stamps and could easily show you (with names and addresses and cc info blanked out) any invoices) - if they refuse I suggest there is a misunderstanding or something to hide....
data protection is there to protect individuals - not physical items - ie the car has no rights - so as long as no unique identifiers are displayed to an individual then they should be OK to share.
I avoided a DB7 that was at auction recently after speaking to the main dealer who supposedly looked after it - the back story was very interesting if you read between the lines, and a year or so ago I bought a V8V after speaking to the dealer (different one) who serviced it.
The biggest insight is if they say something like 'caveat emptor' or 'all necessary work was performed in line with recommendations'.
In summary - if the servicing dealer doesn't know you it may be really hard - I was just lucky that I use the two dealers that the mentioned cars had been serviced at.
The dealer selling can of course show you service history - ie stamps and could easily show you (with names and addresses and cc info blanked out) any invoices) - if they refuse I suggest there is a misunderstanding or something to hide....
data protection is there to protect individuals - not physical items - ie the car has no rights - so as long as no unique identifiers are displayed to an individual then they should be OK to share.
Edited by oilit on Friday 8th January 20:12
kev1966900 said:
Surely a picture of the stamped service book doesn't break any GDPR rules
I was given a computer print of the service history.
It was exactly like that hilarious Two Ronnies sketch.
My money was temptingly 'on the edge off the salesman's desk', at the moment I asked about the service history.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SzeEq5MvNFg&list...
I wonder, do the DVLA still print the previous keeper details on Registration Certificates?
I found that main dealers / main resellers would offer me the leather owners manual and the stamps therein.....and that was it.
After tolerating the GDPR bullst I ended up writing off ever purchasing a second hand car from the big names. I went up north to a well known Aston independent near Durham. Got most of the cars history (A4 receipts etc) plus the clutch/flywheel receipt and other stuff. They had taken the time to contact the last two owners and had the permission to supply the history to the next buyer (me).
GDPR is being abused by the big names in the business. Especially when they know a car they have in stock has poor service history. Avoid them and use independents if possible where the attempt to supply service seems more genuine.
After tolerating the GDPR bulls
t I ended up writing off ever purchasing a second hand car from the big names. I went up north to a well known Aston independent near Durham. Got most of the cars history (A4 receipts etc) plus the clutch/flywheel receipt and other stuff. They had taken the time to contact the last two owners and had the permission to supply the history to the next buyer (me).GDPR is being abused by the big names in the business. Especially when they know a car they have in stock has poor service history. Avoid them and use independents if possible where the attempt to supply service seems more genuine.
Finding Neutral said:
Small world.
I own this car now. It’s a beauty
Out of interest, did it come with the owners manual, does it contain the service history pages and is there a full page of stamps at appropriate intervals?I own this car now. It’s a beauty
If so, the seller dealer was doing themselves no favours by inappropriately withholding this information. There are no identifiers on that page other than where the car was serviced. GDPR my arse.
Good morning,
Yes. All is present and correct. I had a mate who works for AM check it out on AMCS(?) I think that’s what it is called anyway ?. .? I also rang round the two AM service centres prior to purchase (Sevenoaks and Works) who both knew the car.
Book is stamped for every year since purchase and is full AM history.
I have no idea why dealers can be difficult about this stuff I really don’t. The gdpr argument is BS in my opinion.
For the record, I purchased the car from Mcgurk who gladly showed me the book. I did my own due diligence as per above as I always do buying any vehicle anyway because I don’t trust anyone haha.
Yes. All is present and correct. I had a mate who works for AM check it out on AMCS(?) I think that’s what it is called anyway ?. .? I also rang round the two AM service centres prior to purchase (Sevenoaks and Works) who both knew the car.
Book is stamped for every year since purchase and is full AM history.
I have no idea why dealers can be difficult about this stuff I really don’t. The gdpr argument is BS in my opinion.
For the record, I purchased the car from Mcgurk who gladly showed me the book. I did my own due diligence as per above as I always do buying any vehicle anyway because I don’t trust anyone haha.
Edited by Finding Neutral on Thursday 25th November 07:54
In my service book it lists that last two owners names and addresses for warranty purposes I did track down one of them who was very helpful but again this was after purchase.
As above nothing stopping you asking for what warranty and service items have been performed on the car before purchase.
GDPR does not come into this providing personal details are not released common way is to stick a post it pad over the personal details.
As above nothing stopping you asking for what warranty and service items have been performed on the car before purchase.
GDPR does not come into this providing personal details are not released common way is to stick a post it pad over the personal details.
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