value of service book stamps

[dhali7376]

Would a lack of service book stamps put you off buying a performance car with very low mileage car even though the car comes with comprehensve receipts for parts replaced by self maintenance by previous and present owners ? Car is approximately 8 yrs old and was serviced by dealer for first 3 yrs after that no stamps but receipts for all service parts and lubricants since.MOTs back up claimed mileage . Would the lack of stamps reflect on the value ? Opinions plse.
i can understand in our case with our cars being a lot older its a different scenario and personal preferance.

[diesel des]

Wouldn't put me off. In fact I have saw some cars with complete dealer history that had the original plugs and air filter at 70k miles!

[K Simmonds]

Wouldn't put me off either as long as there's paperwork showing that the car's been cared for, as Des says above I've seen some pretty piss poor dealer workmanship.

One Audi A1 I serviced for a friend on 90K miles with FSH hadn't had an air filter or cabin filter for at least 50K miles. Being blocked pretty much solid I'd have said that cabin filter were original if it weren't for it's mounting frame being broken in half a dozen places. Plugs and oil were also disgusting, I was quite surprised it was still running.

[Cottis]

I would not be put off either as long as the evidence of good servicing was present and the proof would ovvo be in how it looked, felt and drove. I would rather buy a car from someone who was an enthusiast, as there is a good chance they have really cared for it. That said, a performance car that is still (in my eyes) relatively new at only 8yrs old, I would find it kinda strange for it not have a better organised record.

[Rikki Kitto]

You can easily buy dealer stamped books, check the car out it's the only way