Service history: meaning and examples
Service history is the full record of the maintenance a vehicle has had over its life. A complete, checkable history is one of the things buyers look for when they weigh up a used car, truck or bike.
How it works
Service history is the complete record of the work a vehicle has had. Buyers ask for it because it shows whether the vehicle has been looked after, and it can support the asking price.
The strongest histories have dated entries with receipts, consistent readings and no gaps. A paper stamp book, a pile of invoices or an app record can all serve, as long as the buyer can check them.
Showing a history to a buyer
Loggy exports a Detailed Report, which includes the logs with their photos and files, or a Summary Report, which is a table of all logs. Both are free. You can also transfer the whole vehicle to the buyer's Loggy account.
How to track it in Loggy
Export the history as a Detailed or Summary PDF, or transfer the whole vehicle to the buyer's Loggy account. Both are on the free plan.
- Log every service from now on, with the receipt.
- Add older work as Old Service Logs.
- When you sell, export the PDF or transfer the vehicle.
Loggy is a free maintenance logbook app for iOS and Android. The free plan has unlimited vehicles, reminders, PDF export and vehicle transfer, and no ads.
Frequently asked questions
Does a full service history raise the value of a car?
Buyers generally prefer a documented history, and it is one of the first things they ask about.
What if I have lost old receipts?
Record what you can from memory or from the garage's own records, and say so in the notes.
Can a buyer trust an app record?
It carries weight when the entries are dated and cannot be quietly deleted. Loggy shows edits with a Modified date and stops deletion after 14 days.