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iv'e never had a problem obtaining a duplicate history books from franchises, most traders in this industry will or should have a good enough relationship with the franchise to make it easy enough to obtain,though these days duplicate service invoices are a problem due to data protection /customers address on etc. the bmw parts lads as mentioned can make things awkward for good reason - if they issued these items without any questions or cheaply the result is the dodgy side of this trade would just take the piss / advantage and get creative, there will come a time when its all database only like the mot test, once its all online this will rid the trade of more scumbags like the mot online data check did regarding bent mots, and that is a good thing for the rest of us. the ebayer's who make a living selling service books don't have many morals, there will be no doubt an element of purchasers who get creative with their purchase, the ebay sellers know this, sadly the people doing this practise are wise enough to work out when a franchise closed or was sold etc giving them a good idea how to create a false history. i have even had in the past a muppet turn up some years ago with a bmw with a book from another car, they hadn't changed it just presumed a different book was ok

Tradegirl, call them again tomorrow. Tell them you've just bought the vehicle and want to check for outstanding recalls. Then casually ask them to tell you the dates and mileages of these 2 services. Buy a blank BMW service book from eBay for £20 or a generic one for £4 and a Dymo label gun. Enter the details of the two services in the book yourself with the correct date, miles and with the Dymo gun type the dealership name, post code and phone number and stick the label there. Don't pay those mugs £54 for 2 minutes of admin time!!!

There is a USE for a Zafira after all , never thought i'd ever hear they were useful God i hate those bloody things

I know now. We got it cheap, bought as a quick small profit car. Impossible to shift.

I know shocking engine, if it was the 1.4 or better still 1.4 tdi then it would have flown out

Oh ok different one. Will check him out thank you.

im sat here now waiting for my cyber pint

That's just what he'd say to trick us! Sorry Casper, couldn't resist, and seeing as Casper is a ghost- it made me think about EPV being on the missing list :0) Anyway, ignore me (most do) and welcome on board again from me.

If you want to make money, do paint....

Paint... generally £100 a panel and that's blended properly. sometimes its £150 with damage. However, a side is £300 blended, but then sometimes a bonnet is £150, then £200, but it depends on the car and how busy..... wheels are £180...

Good point Mark . think ill stick to the key fobs and air fresheners . though i was looking earlier after I posted and seen you can get a single socket one . Was just a thought really though the usb cable charger for the usb socket is. a nice touch . Liked that idea from RH