Glossary / General

service records

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Service records are papers that show what work has been done on a car, like oil changes or repairs. They help you know if the car has been taken care of.

Technical Definition

Service records are documentation of all maintenance and repairs performed on a vehicle. They are crucial for understanding a car's history and condition.

Hear It Discussed

"...if you're not buying it from the original owner, who has the the logbook and or there's the sticker that says, you know, timing belt replaced, you just kind of have to plan for that because..."
Are Portable Jump Starters Worth It, The Most Fuel-Efficient Speed to Drive, Timing Chains vs. Timing Belts Talking Cars (MP3) 12:07

"...interior photos, engine photos, engine stamp photos, service records, build docs, receipts, impressions."
414: Collectible Classics Joey Benjamini Redefining the Dealership Model The Collector Car Podcast 16:47

"So we try and, we, we're very diligent in getting all the history and service records before we've owned the cars. So we share them on the website also to show the history of what's happened with..."
Beverly Hills Car Club Founder Alex Manos on Classic Cars Bloomberg Hot Pursuit! 52:05