Why dont people keep service records?

[Captain Morgan]

Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

If you say so. I say there's people in this thread just trying to find ways to justify their laziness and lack of organizational skills.

Just my $.02

I have a 1997 Camry that has 235k miles on it. When I got the car, it had 165k miles on it. Do you really think I need to keep receipts for this car?

I have a 2009 V-strom. The warranty expired 2 months ago. I have no need for receipts on that vehicle either.

Originally Posted by dubbs

No doubt with some people..

In my case, i don't do it for other people.. I have a simple text file on my PC with the date, mileage, bolt size, filter #, amount added, and viscosity so this way I have an easy cheat sheet when I need to go do an oil change or find out when I need to do one.

I look at the sticker in the upper left hand corner of my windshield to know when to change my oil.

[LeeNetworX]

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

I have a 1997 Camry that has 235k miles on it. When I got the car, it had 165k miles on it. Do you really think I need to keep receipts for this car?

You have a point on this; I was definitely in the mindset of "vehicle was new when I purchased it" up until now. Haven't bought a used vehicle in a while so I failed to think about this.

[dubbs]

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

I look at the sticker in the upper left hand corner of my windshield to know when to change my oil.

I can't trust someone who doesn't give two shits about my car to do something that is so important to the life of the engine, that is so easy to do myself. Plus you know what quality parts you are putting in, verses whatever they use or if they even change the filter..

When I change my parent's oil for them after one of those shops do it, they torque the fucking filter and bolt down so much it makes it a big pain in the ass to change. Filters should be hand tight.. WTF?

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

I have a 1997 Camry that has 235k miles on it. When I got the car, it had 165k miles on it. Do you really think I need to keep receipts for this car?

I have a 2009 V-strom. The warranty expired 2 months ago. I have no need for receipts on that vehicle either.

Until you try and sell it.

You guys think it's not important because none of the buyers you've had so far have seemed like they cared. But that doesn't prove nobody cares.

Pretty sure that Camry has a timing belt, right? If so, it would be scheduled for replacement every 75-90K miles. Meaning that when you bought it at 165K, it probably was due for its second replacement. It would certainly save you money and time if it had already been done. And if in fact that's what the owner told you, wouldn't you like to see some verification of it? Otherwise you are simply taking his word.

Same with clutches. If I'm looking at a car that old, and its clutch has recently been replaced, that's a potential advantage in my eyes. But if it can't be proven, it's not an advantage anymore.

Two different Camry's, same condition, same amount of miles.......If one can show that it's timing belt & clutch had been recently replaced, I'd be willing to pay $500 more for it.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Until you try and sell it.

You guys think it's not important because none of the buyers you've had so far have seemed like they cared. But that doesn't prove nobody cares.

Pretty sure that Camry has a timing belt, right? If so, it would be scheduled for replacement every 75-90K miles. Meaning that when you bought it at 165K, it probably was due for its second replacement. It would certainly save you money and time if it had already been done. And if in fact that's what the owner told you, wouldn't you like to see some verification of it? Otherwise you are simply taking his word.

Same with clutches. If I'm looking at a car that old, and its clutch has recently been replaced, that's a potential advantage in my eyes. But if it can't be proven, it's not an advantage anymore.

Two different Camry's, same condition, same amount of miles.......If one can show that it's timing belt & clutch had been recently replaced, I'd be willing to pay $500 more for it.

problem... you can inspect the timing belt on a camry just by taking of a piece of plastic. who cares if they replaced it or not, proof or not, it's something I'd inspect... and even if they had proof that it was changed 5 miles ago... if it looks bad I'll replace it again.

I go by what MY inspection shows... I could care less what is said to be done... receipt or no.

[Flexin]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Until you try and sell it.

You guys think it's not important because none of the buyers you've had so far have seemed like they cared. But that doesn't prove nobody cares.

Pretty sure that Camry has a timing belt, right? If so, it would be scheduled for replacement every 75-90K miles. Meaning that when you bought it at 165K, it probably was due for its second replacement. It would certainly save you money and time if it had already been done. And if in fact that's what the owner told you, wouldn't you like to see some verification of it? Otherwise you are simply taking his word.

Same with clutches. If I'm looking at a car that old, and its clutch has recently been replaced, that's a potential advantage in my eyes. But if it can't be proven, it's not an advantage anymore.

Two different Camry's, same condition, same amount of miles.......If one can show that it's timing belt & clutch had been recently replaced, I'd be willing to pay $500 more for it.

Even with that paper you can't really prove much. You also don't know the condition. If you want to keep this car for a long time you might be better off setting your budget and offer on that car with the plans on replacing that part. That way you know for sure that it was done. The part now has 0 hours and miles on it.

Thats the same advise that I got from a dealer when I asked about a used Blaster that they were not selling. He said to change the piston and rings. He said I don't care if they said they did it yesterday, you will want to replace them as soon as you buy it. Would have saved a lot of money if I had listened to him.

James