Service Records

One of the most important things to consider when buying a used car is how well the previous owner looked after it. Though you may not able to tell how he or she drove the car, you can usually tell if the previous owner had the car properly and regularly serviced. Service records may be able to help you determine if a used car has been abused.

If you are currently looking for a great used car in the Austin area, contact one of the 11 Austin used car dealers of Chapman Motor Sales or browse our combined online inventory.

The Importance of Service Records

Service records can show potential buyers a number of facts about the used car they are looking at. Among the facts that service records can reveal are:

• Frequency of oil changes
• Frequency of tire rotation
• Previous mechanical problems
• Recall repairs
• Collision history

Most cars come with service logs, but unfortunately, most owners fail to keep these logs regularly updated. Many third party services are available that can provide this information though, as repair shops keep records of the vehicles they service. These third party services can aggregate these records.

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A used car’s service record can provide a telling sign of whether the car you wish to purchase has been taken care of. If you are currently shopping for a used car, contact one of the 11 Austin area used car dealers of Chapman Motor Sales or browse our combined online inventory to see the great vehicle currently sitting on our lots.