If you’ve recently bought a car or you're getting ready to sell, knowing whether your vehicle has a digital service history is more important than ever.
But how can you find out if your car’s records are already digital?
Here’s everything you need to know.
Before we dive in — if you're not familiar with the concept of a digital service record, start here:
👉 What Is a Digital Service History? (Complete UK Guide)
Many brands started offering digital service histories between 2010 and 2017.
If your car is made by a major manufacturer like Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mazda, or Ford, there's a good chance it already has a digital record.
Here’s how to check:
📢 Tip:
If you're unsure, call the manufacturer’s customer service line with your VIN number (Vehicle Identification Number) handy.
If you know where your car was last serviced, contact the garage directly.
Ask whether they uploaded service data digitally — either to the manufacturer's system or an independent platform like AutoChain.
Some garages still manually log services unless requested otherwise!
Even if you don’t have a full paper service book, you might find:
If you spot these, your car almost certainly has a digital history started.
Don't worry — you can still create a digital service history using trusted platforms like AutoChain.
With AutoChain, you can:
Even if your car was serviced at independent garages, you can still piece together a complete and trusted digital record for peace of mind and maximum resale value.
👉 What Is a Digital Service History? (Complete UK Guide)
👉 Benefits of a Full Digital Service History When Selling Your Car
At AutoChain, we make it easy to:
Ready to future-proof your vehicle’s history?
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