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Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by GShacklock, Dec 5, 2005.

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  1. GShacklock

    GShacklock Rookie

    Apr 21, 2004
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    Nottingham, UK
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    Gary Shacklock
    #1 GShacklock, Dec 5, 2005
    Hi,

    Does anyone know whether the dealer network will provide details of a cars service history (confirm whether recall work has been done, clutch parts upgraded when last changes etc - as well as confirming the service history) for a car being sold privately?

    Will main dealers do a pre-purchase inspection for a private buyer?

    Cheers
    Gary
     
  2. Ricard

    Ricard Formula Junior

    Jan 23, 2004
    867
    Donington Park
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    Richard C
    #2 Ricard, Dec 5, 2005
    I doubt it (data protection act) they will only give that info if you are already the owner.

    But this isnt an issue for re-call work as its free and the dealer gets income from the manufacturer to do it so it benefits them to sort it if the car missed anything.
     
  3. bazzis

    bazzis Karting

    Nov 5, 2003
    217
    Sarratt, Herts
    #3 bazzis, Dec 5, 2005
    I bought my car from Stratstones in Cheshire, it had a full history,mainly JCT600,but I was not able to get a copy without the previous owners permission. I tried to contact him, to no avail,so no detailed history,just the stamped book.................
     
  4. Bully

    Bully Rookie

    Oct 3, 2005
    38
    Essex, UK
    #4 Bully, Dec 6, 2005
    I had no problem getting info from dealers about cars service history etc, in both cases they were only to happy to help out. Maybe I was just lucky, one was Lancaster Porsche/Ferrari in Colchester the other was a Fiat main dealer.
    Best thing is just to ask, they can only say no!!

    Good Luck.
     

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