How-To
How to Check Service History Before Buying
How to Check Service History Before Buying
A step-by-step guide to checking a used car's service history before you buy. Verify stamps, use online tools, and cross-reference MOT data.
12 March 2025
How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides for checking, verifying, and understanding vehicle service history and MOT records.
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How-To
How to Read MOT History: A Complete Guide
How to Read MOT History: A Complete Guide
Learn how to use the free GOV.UK MOT history tool, understand advisories, failures, and mileage data, and spot odometer clocking.
12 March 2025
How-To
How to Verify Service Stamps Are Genuine
How to Verify Service Stamps Are Genuine
Learn how to spot fake service stamps in a used car's logbook. Check dealer details, verify VINs, and understand why digital records are harder to forge.
12 March 2025
How-To
How to Transfer Service History When Selling
How to Transfer Service History When Selling
Prepare your car's service records for sale. Organise your service book, gather invoices, get a digital report, and maximise your car's value.
12 March 2025
How-To
How to Get Service History Without a Logbook
How to Get Service History Without a Logbook
Lost your service book? Here's how to recover your car's service history using manufacturer records, online tools, MOT data, and garage enquiries.
12 March 2025