Sharing service history online?

[TheAMGguy]

When selling a used Merc privately, how would you feel about sharing the car’s service history online to potential buyers via email?

Might sound a silly question but there are so many possible scams and people trying their luck etc. nowadays that it’s hard to know what is reasonable for a buyer to know and see online, and what is too much or being cheeky.

For example, if somebody were to request all of the service records for an 8 year period to be sent to their email address, is this reasonable? Or is it more fair to provide something like a general image of all of the documents laid out and then invite them for a viewing where they can inspect the documents and the car in person?

Just wanted a second opinion on this. I know that if I was buying a car from a dealer and I asked for the car’s service history to be sent to me to look at before coming to see it, they would probably be a bit funny with me about it, especially if it was a car that has 8 years of service records.

Thank you all!

 

[E53AMG]

When selling a used Merc privately, how would you feel about sharing the car’s service history online to potential buyers via email?

Might sound a silly question but there are so many possible scams and people trying their luck etc. nowadays that it’s hard to know what is reasonable for a buyer to know and see online, and what is too much or being cheeky.

For example, if somebody were to request all of the service records for an 8 year period to be sent to their email address, is this reasonable? Or is it more fair to provide something like a general image of all of the documents laid out and then invite them for a viewing where they can inspect the documents and the car in person?

Just wanted a second opinion on this. I know that if I was buying a car from a dealer and I asked for the car’s service history to be sent to me to look at before coming to see it, they would probably be a bit funny with me about it, especially if it was a car that has 8 years of service records.

Thank you all!

Depends on how much they want to sell it, just 19 mins time sending the info...

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[markjay]

I think this is just part and parcel of selling a car privately.

The potential buyer can legitimately ask to see the service history before deciding if the vehicle is worth viewing.

Said that.... you could still exercise caution:

- Only send this to a buyer that seems genuine, i.e. do not send this to just everyone who enquires.

- See if the buyer has relevant questions in other areas and shows real interest in the car, i.e. as opposed to someone who just asks for the service history and nothing else.

- In the first instance, send only the minimum info requested.

 

[Teego]

I have my full history on Excel including odds and sods from Halfords etc.
I would redact garage and MOT centre names but show date, mileage, work/parts,£cost.
I would show original docs at a viewing.
In my experience as a seller Excel shows you're a bit OCD and look after your car. I also put a copy in the document pack for the buyer.
I once sold an FZR1000 Exup 45000 miler sight unseen using this approach to someone 150 miles away.

 

[AMGeed]

I have my full history on Excel including odds and sods from Halfords etc.
I would redact garage and MOT centre names but show date, mileage, work/parts,£cost.
I would show original docs at a viewing.
In my experience as a seller Excel shows you're a bit OCD and look after your car. I also put a copy in the document pack for the buyer.
I once sold an FZR1000 Exup 45000 miler sight unseen using this approach to someone 150 miles away.

I'd also remove my home address from any documents being sent to a stranger, albeit a potential buyer or not.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

if it was serviced at a mb dealers you can put the reg number into here Mercedes-Benz Online Service Booking Application and any service history mileage can be viewed .

 

[E53AMG]

if it was serviced at a mb dealers you can put the reg number into here Mercedes-Benz Online Service Booking Application and any service history mileage can be viewed .

Only quotes on next service, does not provide history..

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[OneForTheRoad]

Only quotes on next service, does not provide history..

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oh ok ? it shows me that my car was serviced on 17,134 miles. but nevermind.

 

[E53AMG]

oh ok ? it shows me that my car was serviced on 17,134 miles. but nevermind.

Does not give complete history unfortunately:-(

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