Would you buy a car without any Service History?

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I looked at a car on Friday. Its a '05 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Ghia with 90k km on the clock.

In the service book there is only one stamp which I think is the PDI from the original dealer.

The Sales rep told me he didn't really know anything about the car as he hadn't taken it in.

Its a very clean car and while the mileage is on the high side its nothing to a diesel!

The price is good and even though I couldn't get anything much off the price it is still IMO a good price. But its the lack of service history that worries me.

I think I will get an AA or cartell inspection done on it but its no substitute for a FSH?

What do people think, would you buy a car without FSH?
 
I wouldn't for a car of that age. But I would for a much older car.
Loads of choice out there at the minute......
 
I think a AA check will give you a better idea of the cars current condition. The FSH only tells you so much. (assuming its genuine) Useful yes. But current condition all important.
 
No service history is a risk factor that feeds into the price - no service history = cheaper car. Question you need to ask is whether the money saved is worth the extra risk taken.
 
Cabaiste said:
..The Sales rep told me he didn't really know anything about the car as he hadn't taken it in...
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Did you ask to speak to the rep who did take it in or look for the previous owners' details and contact them?
 
mathepac said:
Did you ask to speak to the rep who did take it in or look for the previous owners' details and contact them?
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Rang back this morning looking to do this or to track down the original dealer to see if they had the service history.

Car was sold on Saturday. Damn.

I was all set to buy it too!
 
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