Service History Check
Get an instant car service history check for just £7.99, sourced from manufacturer and dealer networks.
- Manufacturer and Dealer Networks
- Service Dates and Mileage
- Includes a Factory Specification Sheet
What is a car's service history?
A service history check provides detailed records of a vehicle's past maintenance, including service dates, mileage, work carried out, and the dealers or workshops involved.
It helps you verify how well a car has been maintained before buying or selling. It typically includes:
- Date and type of service, and parts replaced
- All recorded service dates and mileage readings
- Whether the vehicle has full, partial, or missing service history
- Which garage or brand network carried out the work
What's Included in a Service History Check
- Manufacturer and Dealer Networks: We check service data directly from official manufacturer and dealership networks.
- Service Dates and Mileage: A car service history check shows service dates and recorded mileage for each service visit.
- Maintenance Details: Understand what type of work was carried out, from routine services like oil changes and inspections to recall work and major maintenance. View an example service history here.
- Full or Partial Service History: Check whether a car has a complete or partial service history to better understand how well it has been maintained.
- Verified Brand Data: Our car service history reports cover vehicles from leading manufacturers, including Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Land Rover, Volkswagen, Kia, Volvo, and many more.
How to Check Car Service History
Simply enter any UK registration number into the search box and click 'Check Vehicle'. For just £7.99, receive an instant OEM service history check.
Full Car Checks service history check connects directly to manufacturer and dealer networks, giving you the same workshop data that main dealers rely on.
What's Included with Every Check
- Instant OEM service history check
- Detailed records of service dates, mileage, and dealer locations for each visit
- Completed warranty and recall work for the vehicle
- Factory specification sheet — the options and features the vehicle came with from the factory. View a sample factory spec sheet here
Service history checks by manufacturer
We can run a service history check for virtually every make and model. Here are just a few of the most popular:
BMW Service History Check
Check official BMW service records sourced directly from manufacturer and dealer networks.
Audi Service History Check
View Audi dealer-recorded service history, mileage entries and maintenance records.
Mercedes Service History Check
Check Mercedes-Benz service records before buying a used vehicle.
Volkswagen Service History Check
Review VW dealer-recorded servicing history, dates and mileage entries.
Ford Service History Check
Check Ford service records and maintenance history before purchase.
Land Rover Service History Check
View Land Rover dealer-recorded service history and maintenance entries.
Don't see your make listed? Enter any UK registration above — our check covers the vast majority of vehicles on UK roads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find my car's service history?
In the past, the service was usually logged in a service book, which the owner or garage would use to document all work carried out.
However, manufacturers now have a centralised digital system that keeps records for all vehicles that have had work done over the years. This data is available in Full Car Checks service history check.
Why checking service history matters
A vehicle's service history provides a full record of its maintenance over time.
Regularly serviced cars are more reliable and less prone to mechanical problems, while missing or incomplete service records can highlight potential issues or neglect.
What is a full service history (FSH)?
FSH stands for Full Service History, which means the vehicle has a complete record of all services carried out. A car with FSH has been maintained regularly according to the manufacturer's guidelines, ensuring it remains reliable and well cared for.
Full Service History includes detailed records of all maintenance and repairs performed on the vehicle throughout its lifetime.
What is a part service history (PSH)?
PSH stands for Partial Service History, which means the vehicle only has a partial service record and is not complete.
This indicates the vehicle has not been officially maintained regularly, but having some service history is better than none.
Can the DVLA help me find a car's service history?
The DVLA does not hold complete service history records and is usually unable to provide past service information. However, a car history check with Full Car Checks reveals DVLA data for the vehicle, along with a full history report.
You can carry out a service history check with Full Car Checks by entering the vehicle registration above and clicking "Check Vehicle" for just £7.99.
Do all cars have digital service records?
Most modern vehicles have digital service records maintained by the manufacturer, providing accurate and up-to-date maintenance history. Older cars often rely on physical service books, which can be incomplete or potentially falsified.
Is Full Car Checks data accurate?
Yes. All service history information comes directly from authorised sources within manufacturer and dealer networks, providing the same accurate data used by dealerships.