Is it better for resale value to get DC5 serviced at garage?

[Rob_94]

Hi Guys - got my DC5 a couple of months ago from Torque GT, where it had engine oil replaced, but not sure when all the other service items were done last as all the paperwork is in Japanese. I am happy to do this work myself but being the most expensive car I've ever owned is it worth getting it serviced at a garage instead so its got better history come resale time? Or does the extra cost of getting it done at a garage outweigh any value added
Cheers, Rob

 

[MilanoChris]

It will appeal to a wider audience come resale if done at a garage. No matter how many receipts of oil you keep etc it will not sway some buyers, sad fact of life!

To a true enthusiast it shouldn't make the blind bit of difference as lets be honest, servicing a car is pretty simple!

 

[SamDC5]

Honestly, I do all the work on my cars myself. I keep a detailed service sheet on my computer of everything I've replaced, changed etc. Along with the milage and dates.

I also keep a folder of receipts for everything I've bought.

A separate folder with the import documents, a Japanese HPI and auction sheet.

As long as you keep a record of the work you do, in my opinion it's better as it shows you've taken care of the car and shows you're an enthusiast. I never take my cars to garages but that's just me.

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[Fez]

It wouldn't bother me as a buyer as i do all mine myself too.

 

[kyle'87]

I've always serviced my own cars and I've never been penalised when it comes to the sale. I think the "service history" is a marketing term that buyers use to flex their purchasing muscles and feel safe that the car has been looked after.

In my mind, the fact that it has been serviced by a reputable dealer only shows that it has ACTUALLY been serviced, it could still be serviced by a bunch of monkeys even at a dealership.

As others have said, keeping receipts of oil purchases is the only proof you can retain to show you have serviced the car but at the end of the day, if a buyer doesn't check the dipstick when purchasing then what can you do.

Plus, I love working on my car.

 

[Rob_94]

It will appeal to a wider audience come resale if done at a garage. No matter how many receipts of oil you keep etc it will not sway some buyers, sad fact of life!

To a true enthusiast it shouldn't make the blind bit of difference as lets be honest, servicing a car is pretty simple!

Yeah I guess the average buyer who just sees a cool white Honda is going to be reassured by stamps in the book.

Honestly, I do all the work on my cars myself. I keep a detailed service sheet on my computer of everything I've replaced, changed etc. Along with the milage and dates.

I also keep a folder of receipts for everything I've bought.

A separate folder with the import documents, a Japanese HPI and auction sheet.

As long as you keep a record of the work you do, in my opinion it's better as it shows you've taken care of the car and shows you're an enthusiast. I never take my cars to garages but that's just me.

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Good idea with the spreadsheet - makes it seem way more legit

I've always serviced my own cars and I've never been penalised when it comes to the sale. I think the "service history" is a marketing term that buyers use to flex their purchasing muscles and feel safe that the car has been looked after.

In my mind, the fact that it has been serviced by a reputable dealer only shows that it has ACTUALLY been serviced, it could still be serviced by a bunch of monkeys even at a dealership.

As others have said, keeping receipts of oil purchases is the only proof you can retain to show you have serviced the car but at the end of the day, if a buyer doesn't check the dipstick when purchasing then what can you do.

Plus, I love working on my car.

Indeed - I always get the feeling garages take the p*ss with services, overcharge and do a half assed job. Pretty sure my local one just topped up the engine oil last time I had a service on my daily, and charged for a full change. Maybe I'm just being pessimistic. But at least you know its done properly doing it yourself.

 

[MilanoChris]

I'd probably service mine myself as well, but I don't really have any way of getting rid of the oil as sadly I don't live near a swan lake*.

*pure tongue in cheek comment, I meant flamingos.

 

[Kenz]

I buy all the stuff myself like oil filter plugs etc then get a friend at a local garage to change it all and stamp the book.

I keep all the recites for the serviceable items.




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[RE Spirit]

I keep all the receipts for everything I changed on the car/oil/filter/pollen filters/plugs etc.

I love working on the DC5 though, previous owners of my car took them to garage/did some servicing themselves depending what needs work on.

History of the car being looked after is important when it comes to selling

 

[tricker_luke]

I used to keep receipts for everything but don't anymore, except for expensive things.
I do however have an a5 notepad with a section for every item such as tyres, brakes, oil etc, with a date and mileage written for each change.
It contains absolutely everything done since 2009, but again, it is just hand written, and most of my receipts are on emails which is too much hassle to find and print!

 

[mil1lion]

I do most servicing myself but still take it to a Honda garage every couple of years and get my book stamped. Still keep a log of servicing that I do myself though.

 

[MarkyFandango]

I used to keep receipts for everything but don't anymore, except for expensive things.
I do however have an a5 notepad with a section for every item such as tyres, brakes, oil etc, with a date and mileage written for each change.
It contains absolutely everything done since 2009, but again, it is just hand written, and most of my receipts are on emails which is too much hassle to find and print!

I like the concept of having your own servicing in a notebook. Would seem more authentic to me as you'd see the ageing of the handwriting for each entry.

Might have to nick this idea! ^_^ Even a nice little Honda notebook on ebay

 

[tricker_luke]

I like the concept of having your own servicing in a notebook. Would seem more authentic to me as you'd see the ageing of the handwriting for each entry.

Might have to nick this idea! ^_^ Even a nice little Honda notebook on ebay

I just lay it out like the below pics. At the front is a page for each item, and then I have a running log of those same items plus any other little things done with a number, date and mileage against each.

 

[loud945]

You should use google translate on your japanese history. I managed to figure out the preprinted checklists, the hand written bits never work!

I keep a google drive document with all my history (including what i could translate from japan), its a mixture of independent garages, tgm and odd jobs by me, I think it is good to have a dealership record every so often

 

[mikey_t8]

All depends on which garage you take it to.. I've seen some garages who do monkey work, and in that case the receipt or stamp means nothing.. take it to a reputable garage then it'll appeal abit more..

 

[GIBLETS]

I carry out as much work on my car as is practically possible on my driveway, only thing I can't really do is drop the engine and box out due to lack of equipment, space and time contstraints, plus the car is my daily.

I've backed this up with photos, a log of all work in excel and a display folder full of receipts. If I ever decide to sell the car I'd go for its final service before selling at a specialist with a fresh MOT and comprehensive inspection backed up by a report with compression test etc.

I think a self serviced car and the detail carried within says a lot about both the owner and how the car has been treat.

Saying that mine has 15 years of previous use in Japan which I can only account for with Jap history that I can't make any sense of, a lot of this depends on the buyer and whether they know what they're looking at or not...