Should I service my car if I plan on trading in within the next 6 months?

Alext · 06-16-2010, 10:23 PM

Im expecting the service light to come on next month, would you go ahead and service ($600+?) if you expect to trade-in within 5-6 months?

hayespn · 06-16-2010, 11:50 PM

Definately - it is one of the things I always look for when buying a car - ensuring that servicing has been by the book.

Builds confidence that you have looked after the car.

WOPALX · 06-17-2010, 12:18 AM

+1, it's one of the key things to look for in a car with log book servicing.

Although with CBS you could always reset it before selling it if you did not want to be ethical.

BMW86 · 06-17-2010, 12:29 AM

Yeh I would definitely, it can be a selling point for some buyers. I wouldn't replace any parts, just do the usual servicing though, oil change etc.

Alext · 06-17-2010, 01:50 AM

Thanks for the replies guys. What if I am just trading in to the dealer would it matter? And what is the CBS?

MikeVictor · 06-17-2010, 01:57 AM

You might find the dealer argues "well it's due for a service" and reduce the trade price by the amount they calculate (dangerous territory that).

Also, if for any reason you don't trade when expected, you know you're car is serviced to standard and have the peace of mind from that.

Taymaishu · 06-17-2010, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Alext

Thanks for the replies guys. What if I am just trading in to the dealer would it matter? And what is the CBS?

Dealer services on taking a car in, so if you're trading in, then don't bother.

banglemangle · 06-17-2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Alext

Im expecting the service light to come on next month, would you go ahead and service ($600+?) if you expect to trade-in within 5-6 months?

Think you should - worked for the wife!!!

TimMc · 06-17-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by banglemangle

Think you should - worked for the wife!!!

jhuber · 06-17-2010, 10:04 AM

If I was trading it in to the dealer I wouldnt take it in for servicing, I also wouldnt trade it in to the dealer... if I were you I would at least attempt to throw a classified add in the paper for a few weeks or one of the autotrader magazines. You can get a great deal more for your trade if you sell it on your own for a small amount of extra effort on your part, when buying my 135i I asked the dealer how much for my 350z trade in, he offered 10000, I turned around and sold the same car in the paper for 17,000. Just my 2 cents but in my case it was a little more than 2 cents extra down on my new ride!

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hayespn n00b 2 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 08 135i Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (1)	Definately - it is one of the things I always look for when buying a car - ensuring that servicing has been by the book. Builds confidence that you have looked after the car. __________________ ______________________ Drives: 135i auto, Cashmere silver, Comfort Access, Professional Nav with iDrive, HiFi Professional with Logic 7, Front and Rear PDC, Adaptive Headlights, Mirror Package, Sunroof, Stocker.
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WOPALX Lieutenant Colonel 86 Rep 1,993 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (2)	+1, it's one of the key things to look for in a car with log book servicing. Although with CBS you could always reset it before selling it if you did not want to be ethical. __________________ Vishnu PROcede V5 \| VK Motorworks FMIC \| AR Design OCC \| Forge DV's \| Bilstein PSS9 \| M3 Lower Control Arms & Caster Rods \| Quaife LSD \| HiTech Exhaust \| BMW Performance Illuminated Door Sills \| BMW Performance Gear Selector & Boot \| BMW Performance E-Brake Cover
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Yeh I would definitely, it can be a selling point for some buyers. I wouldn't replace any parts, just do the usual servicing though, oil change etc.
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Alext Banned 141 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the replies guys. What if I am just trading in to the dealer would it matter? And what is the CBS?
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MikeVictor Brigadier General 211 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	You might find the dealer argues "well it's due for a service" and reduce the trade price by the amount they calculate (dangerous territory that). Also, if for any reason you don't trade when expected, you know you're car is serviced to standard and have the peace of mind from that.
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jhuber Lieutenant 66 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Leavenworth, KS iTrader: (2)	If I was trading it in to the dealer I wouldnt take it in for servicing, I also wouldnt trade it in to the dealer... if I were you I would at least attempt to throw a classified add in the paper for a few weeks or one of the autotrader magazines. You can get a great deal more for your trade if you sell it on your own for a small amount of extra effort on your part, when buying my 135i I asked the dealer how much for my 350z trade in, he offered 10000, I turned around and sold the same car in the paper for 17,000. Just my 2 cents but in my case it was a little more than 2 cents extra down on my new ride!
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