Just bought a car - no service book

[Gaygle]

BTW, check out http://motinfo.direct.gov.uk/internet/jsp/ECHID-Internet-History-Request.jsp to verify the mileage.

 

[bledd]

If by FULL service, he means...

brake discs, pads, brake fluid, oil filter, air filter, oil, plugs, pollen filter, fuel filter. & the previous services have done at least oil & oil filter at reasonable intervals, then I'd possible go for it.

See what old service history it has and go from there

 

[MooMoo444]

Just walk away.
If a car has no history you have to ask yourself why. There are usually a few possible reasons.

1: The book was lost - Call Honda and ask them to supply the record of the servicing.
2: It's not been serviced properly for years - Walk away
3: It's been clocked - Walk away

You are spending a lot of your money on a car. It's not like Honda Civics are rare as hen's teeth.
Just find another one with a full history and buy that one instead.

If you're anything like me, you'll always be questioning things about the car for years to come if you buy it. Walk away and find a better example.

Why would it matter if it hasn't been services properly in the past, providing it passes a full quality service now, then it's still just as good.

 

[tom_e]

Why would it matter if it hasn't been services properly in the past, providing it passes a full quality service now, then it's still just as good.

Just because the damage from being abused in the past isn't evident right now doesn't mean it won't become an issue in the near future.

 

[pepsilol]

Why would it matter if it hasn't been services properly in the past, providing it passes a full quality service now, then it's still just as good.

lol

 

[Rilot]

Why would it matter if it hasn't been services properly in the past, providing it passes a full quality service now, then it's still just as good.

The reason it matters is because there are tons of Civics out there with FSH, in excellent condition, for the money he's paying. Why spend money on one that's not perfect?
I could understand it if he was paying trade or auction money but he's not. He's paying retail cash for a car with part history. Why take the chance?

 

[Malc]

From my experience, unless they can trace the history then I would walk. It's not the resale value that I'd be worried about, it's the ease of selling it. There are a lot of Civics on the used market especially in the £2k region (which is likely where you'll be when you sell it).

FSH will make it easier and quicker to sell on when the time comes, you don't want to spend months and a good % of the car's value to sell it.

 

[Rilot]

Here you go: http://usedcars.honda.co.uk/Civic/1...44183-603073644-2995538.aspx?srcmdc=se_na_re_

2008 Civic 1.8 iVTEC
£5495
54k miles
1 owner
FHSH
1 year Honda warranty

 

[acemastr]

Just because the damage from being abused in the past isn't evident right now doesn't mean it won't become an issue in the near future.

Obvious troll is obvious...

If it's not been serviced in years, then it probably hasn't had its oil checked regularly and 'topped up when the light came on' in which case this engine is a time bomb.

A million Civics on the market.

 

[bledd]

providing it passes a full quality service

Passes a service?

 

[4T5]

Its a Honda civic 1.8 42k miles (2007) £5400

Just find another Honda civic 1.8 with low miles but with FSH, You really don't have to buy the first one when there are so many out there to choose from.

 

[Xire]

Ive backed out of the deal. Was quite pleasant with me and said I can receive my deposit back no questions asked. Shocked.

Now I need to find another car >_<

 

[Rilot]

Good man. Loads of Civics out there. One will have your name on it.

 

[ci_newman]

Have you considered buying an S1 Elise instead?

 

[Xire]

Have you considered buying an S1 Elise instead?

Ill consider anything really between 4 and 6 grand. I currently have a 2.0 VW scirocco TSI, looking to sell that and save on costs.

 

[mjt]

Ill consider anything really between 4 and 6 grand. I currently have a 2.0 VW scirocco TSI, looking to sell that and save on costs.

What's so expensive on a Scirocco?
Unless you need cash in the bank, surely it will cost less to run than a 6 year old car you don't know the history of?

 

[Xire]

What's so expensive on a Scirocco?
Unless you need cash in the bank, surely it will cost less to run than a 6 year old car you don't know the history of?

I would pay off the finance I owe on it. Ive also backed out of the Civic deal.

Im currently paying £220 per month for it, would also save £400 a year on the insurance if I went down to insurance group 15-21

 

[Dogbreath]

Why would it matter if it hasn't been services properly in the past, providing it passes a full quality service now, then it's still just as good.

So I could ignore all services for 60,000 miles but then if I get it serviced it's suddenly just as good as a car that has had all it's services?

A service is not some kind of test that it has to "pass" or "fail", it's just a bunch of consumable items that get changed and some checks on other wear items.

 

[Janesy B]

Why would it matter if it hasn't been services properly in the past, providing it passes a full quality service now, then it's still just as good.

Utter garbage, slap yourself in the face for that.

 

[MooMoo444]

So I could ignore all services for 60,000 miles but then if I get it serviced it's suddenly just as good as a car that has had all it's services?

A service is not some kind of test that it has to "pass" or "fail", it's just a bunch of consumable items that get changed and some checks on other wear items.

Utter garbage, slap yourself in the face for that.

I'm trying to sell a Civic here. Go away you buffoons.