Service history 'makes cars easier to sell'
Monday 26 September 2011 | By Evolution InternetBack to Newsroom
Individuals driving Ford Ranger pickups may be interested to hear that failing to get vehicles serviced can end up costing owners more money.
This is according to a new survey by Kwik Fit, which found that trying to save cash by overlooking regular maintenance checks can make a motor difficult to sell.
The study revealed that a third of people would be reluctant to purchase a car that did not have a full service history, meaning it could be harder to find a buyer.
However, those with their service book fully stamped may find their vehicle is worth 26 per cent more than one without.
Customer services director at Kwik Fit David White commented that there are also other benefits to be had: "Motorists who get their car serviced according to the manufacturer's recommendations will be rewarded with greater efficiency, better performance and lower ongoing running costs."
It seems that many Brits are good at procrastinating when it comes to repair work, as a separate study by Kwik Fit found 71 per cent of individuals in the UK have put off a car maintenance job in the last six months.
