Should I be concerned about buying a car with no service history?
I have just bought a used SEAT Mii from a dealer but there is no service record, manual or spare tyre. He has also said he has replaced the glass panel at the rear. Should I be concerned?
Asked on 27 June 2024 by Julie Geall
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The service history for this vehicle should be held digitally, so you can view this by visiting a SEAT dealer. Many modern cars have their service histories stored in this manner, so a paper record that comes with the car is less commonplace. Window glass being replaced is not necessarily a reason for caution, assuming that it has been fitted correctly with no leaks and that the rear screen heater operates correctly.
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