Why Your Car’s Service History Is Worth More Than You Think — Even the Small Details
01/12/2025Car Repairs, Car Service, Sell My Car'
Most car owners know that mileage matters. Condition matters. Age matters.
But there’s one factor that often matters just as much — sometimes more:
👉 Your car’s service history.
A complete, well-documented service record can increase your car’s value by hundreds — even thousands — of pounds.
And on the flip side, missing services or patchy documentation can reduce what buyers are willing to pay, even if the car looks perfect.
At Premium Car Buying Service (PCBS), we inspect thousands of premium and prestige cars every year — and we see the same pattern repeatedly:
The service history tells the story buyers don’t see.
And that story heavily shapes the final valuation.
Whether you're selling soon or simply want to protect your car’s long-term value, this guide will show you why service history matters more than most people realise and which details make the biggest difference.