Why dont people keep service records?

[pauldun170]

I keep all receipts for shop work but i dont for the stuff i do

[Tmall]

In response to 'slice's thread..

[dReWpY]

Poll fail: no mandatory Tater's Whore of a Ex-wife option

[derf]

Originally Posted by Drewpy

Poll fail: no mandatory Tater's Whore of a Ex-wife option

correct



Yup, as I said in the other it doesn't matter at all if there are service records, everyone goes off the KBB value and lowballs you from there.

I would equate service records to aftermarket parts on a bike, its nice to have but I'm not paying more for it, it might help sell something a bit quicker, but not for more.

[Flexin]

I don't for the most part. Some get tossed in the glove box till I get pissed about all the junk in the glove box and they get tossed.

Sometimes I wished I did when I think something was replaced a year ago and I figure out it was done 2-3 years ago.

If I'm thinking of resale when I'm buying it and it isn't for business I shouldn't be buying it anyway.

I never ask for records. If I don't know the shop then I don't know if I can trust the records. Everyone has a "friend".

My Tribute had a rear line go. It must have been repalced because it was put on wrong. I have a hard time believing it happened at the factory but anything is possible. So having a paper saying it was replaced would seem good unless you looked at it and seen what that it was on wrong. There is a tab that should be in a slot. If it isn't in there it will put the hose against suspension parts and start the wear process. So that paper doesn't mean much. I guess you could use that paper as a map of things to look over to see if they were done right.

Bottom line is I don't keep most of them and I never ask about them.

One last thing. In that thread he was talking about how dealers should demand the records or pay them less. I'm guessing he has never tried to trade anything in. Most don't offer much anyway because they need to make a profit (and they will try to get as much as possible) so there isn't much more they can take off and offer without risk of a fat lip.

James

[G-Rex]

If someone can't evaluate a used car for themselves by knowing what to look for and then doing it, then they need to stick to buying new cars for the rest of their life.

I do keep receipts, but that's for parts warranties and *when did I replace that*.

Besides, I've seen what kind of work most *mechanics* out there call service. No thanks. If you want documentation from mechanics/dealerships/etc. you won't get it from me. I don't take my cars or motorcycles to a mechanic unless I just flat out don't have time to do something, which is very rare.

If I do it, I know it's done right. 'Nuff said.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

If someone can't evaluate a used car for themselves by knowing what to look for and then doing it, then they need to stick to buying new cars for the rest of their life.

You can tell whether someone replaced their timing belt or turbocharger or clutch, without taking a wrench to it?

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

You can tell whether someone replaced their timing belt or turbocharger or clutch, without taking a wrench to it?

see, I think part of the problem, is I assume that I'm going to need to replace things like that... clutch, belts, ect... so I leave room in my budget before I buy

[defector]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

You can tell whether someone replaced their timing belt or turbocharger or clutch, without taking a wrench to it?

Typically, these are the only things people keep receipts for. Big ticket items, or stuff with a long term warranty.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

If someone can't evaluate a used car for themselves by knowing what to look for and then doing it, then they need to stick to buying new cars for the rest of their life

This x1000