Kieron Riding 1 Posted May 18, 2020 I have a 17 plate Polo I'm going to part ex very soon. I missed the service on the first year of the car (stupid me) but it was serviced the year after at 12k miles and I'm about to have it serviced again at 17k. Do you think missing that first years is going to impact on the resale price of the car as it doesn't have full service history? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XDR 15 Posted May 18, 2020 Yes, it will reduce it by 50 percent. However, I’ll do you a favour and gladly take it in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kieron Riding 1 Posted May 18, 2020 Come and take it off my hands!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Ayers 171 Posted May 18, 2020 Is it definitely 1 year service interval? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) Might be 2 year service intervals . Worth checking 36 minutes ago, David Ayers said: Is it definitely 1 year service interval? Might be worth checking it might be 2 year i know the golf of that year is on long-life and theres no service book all held on dealer computer Edited May 18, 2020 by Casper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New year revolutions...... 197 Posted May 18, 2020 hey up dad I asked you not to ask on here most traders will be so pleased to purchase Germany's finest a mere blot in the book is of no consequence relate it to a hand grenade with the pin out depending on the engine fitted in these thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NacMan 67 Posted May 18, 2020 Oh no mate you've really messed up there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul C 75 Posted May 19, 2020 8 hours ago, Casper said: Might be 2 year service intervals . Worth checking Might be worth checking it might be 2 year i know the golf of that year is on long-life and theres no service book all held on dealer computer This. I believe VWs on longlife service are up to 2 years/20,000 miles. I can't remember if they are on an inspection only after 1 year though. Its fairly obvious on the dashboard if/when a service is overdue, so I don't see how an average user would be able to miss it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highlinev8 28 Posted May 19, 2020 A 17 plate car with two services @12 and 17K is a full history car so dont let anyone tell you the price is affected. Particularly a little Polo thats a very desireable part-ex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted May 19, 2020 Surely this is a wind-up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul C 75 Posted May 19, 2020 2 hours ago, BHM said: Surely this is a wind-up? I'm not seeing it? It seems a genuine and relevant issue for the OP? One way to know for sure.....look at the options code sticker. If it has QG0, it would have come from the factory new, set for normal services. If it has QG1 then it was longlife - so you'll be okay for up to 20k/2yrs. Some dealers set the service interval from longlife to normal on the PDI though - but even if they did, the vehicle's fluids etc would be okay for long intervals if it has the QG1 option code. In 2017 the vast majority were on longlife, certain engines/models and territories never had the option though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kieron Riding 1 Posted May 19, 2020 Good news chaps. Rang up the dealer to book in for a service and told them about the missing stamp. Turns out they screwed up and didn't stamp in but its logged on their system that the service was done. Spent all night annoyed with myself about this and turns out it wasn't my fault after all. I have such a bad memory Anyway thanks your your help, feel much better selling this car now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted May 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Kieron Riding said: Good news chaps. Rang up the dealer to book in for a service and told them about the missing stamp. Turns out they screwed up and didn't stamp in but its logged on their system that the service was done. Spent all night annoyed with myself about this and turns out it wasn't my fault after all. I have such a bad memory Anyway thanks your your help, feel much better selling this car now Drop the book in if you ask they will stamp it up for you to match there computer records Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Horgan 564 Posted May 20, 2020 On 5/19/2020 at 2:42 PM, Kieron Riding said: Good news chaps. Rang up the dealer to book in for a service and told them about the missing stamp. Turns out they screwed up and didn't stamp in but its logged on their system that the service was done. Spent all night annoyed with myself about this and turns out it wasn't my fault after all. I have such a bad memory Anyway thanks your your help, feel much better selling this car now You must be THE only private I have come across who cares . Well done to you , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigpughcars 13 Posted May 23, 2020 Moral of the story is when having your car serviced make sure they use a rubber to stamp the book 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New year revolutions...... 197 Posted May 23, 2020 5 hours ago, craigpughcars said: Moral of the story is when having your car serviced make sure they use a rubber to stamp the book ribbed? or flavoured? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted May 23, 2020 7 hours ago, craigpughcars said: Moral of the story is when having your car serviced make sure they use a rubber to stamp the book The book will soon be a thing of the past with all the electronic service logs for new cars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
