Official manufacturer service records
Mechanic logging a car service into the manufacturer's digital service history system

Service History · $14.99

Car Service History Check

The service records the manufacturer holds for your VIN, as reported by its dealer service departments. Proof of how the vehicle has been maintained.

  • OE manufacturer service records
  • Service dates & service type
  • Individual service actions
  • Dated odometer readings
  • Refunded automatically if we can't produce your report (no refund when the manufacturer holds no records)

Service History for your vehicle · $14.99

Where do I find my VIN?
  • At the base of the windshield on the driver's side, readable from outside the car.
  • On the sticker in the driver's door jamb.
  • On your title, registration card or insurance card.

It has 17 characters and never uses the letters I, O or Q.

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Official Manufacturer Records

Service History Check Online

The service records the manufacturer holds for your VIN, with dates, odometer readings and the dealer that did the work.

A service history check retrieves a vehicle's official service records from the manufacturer's system, showing every recorded service with its date, odometer reading, work carried out and the dealer that did it. It runs on the 17-character VIN, and it is the fastest way to verify how a vehicle has been maintained.

A well-maintained vehicle should come with proof. We pull the service history directly from the manufacturer's system, the same data its dealer network uses to track services, recalls and warranty work, and present it with the vehicle details in one report.

How Our Service History Check Works

Get the official manufacturer service history in minutes. We check the manufacturer's dealer records for 9 brands, with coverage levels varying by brand.

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1. Enter Your VIN

Enter the 17-character VIN from the windshield, the door-jamb sticker or the title. We confirm the make and model year before you pay.

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2. Secure Payment

Pay via Stripe with bank-level encryption. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.

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3. Instant Report

Get your manufacturer service history report immediately, plus a PDF you can keep for your records.

What We Search For And Record

Every report is built directly from the manufacturer's own system, then returned in seconds. Here is exactly what we search for and record.

Data Field / FeatureService History Check$14.99
Official manufacturer dealer service records
Any eligible vehicle, searched by VIN
Coverage across 9 brands, model year 2012 onwards
Service date for every recorded visit
Odometer reading at each service
Work carried out and individual service actions
Service type
Servicing dealer and location
Dated odometer timeline
Vehicle details (make, model and model year)
Downloadable PDF report to keep

What's Included In Your Service History Check

A Service History Check from ServiceStamp retrieves the maintenance records the manufacturer holds for a VIN, as reported by its dealer service departments. Each report is built directly from the source, not scraped or summarized, so what you see is what the dealer network sees.

You'll get every recorded service event with the date, odometer reading, work performed and the dealer that carried it out. Where the manufacturer records it, this includes scheduled services, brake fluid changes, oil and filter changes, recalls, warranty work and workshop remarks. Some brands return every service; others share workshop remarks only, and the coverage tier is shown before you pay.

The report also shows the vehicle details the manufacturer holds and a dated odometer timeline built from the recorded services. It does not cover titles, liens, accidents or theft; those come from a vehicle history report, which is a different product.

See a Sample Service History Report

Built from the same components as a live report. Use the coverage tabs to see what different cars return, including the no-records outcome, so you know exactly what you are buying.

See what our service history check looks like.

Coverage scenario

BMW typically returns full service records. Every service the manufacturer has on record for this VIN.

Services

5

Records found

Last Service

Apr 2026

Service Mileage

52,100miles

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BMW

Service Mileage (miles)

Service Records

Data sourced from manufacturer systems. Records may vary by dealership and brand.

LatestService Action Logged

Date

April 4, 2026

Mileage

52,100 miles

Work Carried Out

  • Major Service: Engine oil & filter change
  • engine air filter
  • cabin air filter
  • brake fluid
  • spark plugs
  • multi-point inspection

Serviced at:

BMW of Austin

Service Action Logged

Date

April 4, 2025

Mileage

42,300 miles

Work Carried Out

  • Oil Service: Engine oil & filter change
  • brake inspection
  • tire rotation
  • service indicator reset

Serviced at:

BMW of Austin

Service Action Logged

Date

April 4, 2024

Mileage

31,200 miles

Work Carried Out

  • Major Service: Engine oil & filter change
  • engine air filter
  • cabin air filter
  • brake fluid
  • multi-point inspection

Serviced at:

BMW of Austin

+ 2 more records in the full report

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What Is a Car's Service History?

A vehicle's service history is the dated record of every service and maintenance job it has had: what was done, when, at what odometer reading, and who did the work. It is the fullest form of a maintenance record, and the first thing a careful buyer asks to see.

That record lives in two places. The traditional one is the paper maintenance booklet and a folder of receipts. The one that matters most today is the manufacturer's digital service record, written by its dealer service departments into the brand's own system, typically for model year 2012 onwards. The digital record survives lost paperwork, moves and changes of owner.

Listings shorthand all of this as "full service history" or "dealer maintained". A claim is only worth the evidence behind it, and the manufacturer's own record is the quickest way to test one.

How to Check a Car's Service History

You can check a vehicle's service history from its VIN, and if the vehicle is your own there are free routes worth knowing about. Here is every route, and when each one fits.

The paper booklet and receipts. Free and immediate if the seller has them. The weakness is that paperwork goes missing and stamps are easy to fake. Treat paper as a starting point, not proof.

A dealer for the brand. If the vehicle is yours, a dealer can usually pull its record from the manufacturer's system, often without charge. Expect to show proof of ownership, and allow a few days for a response.

Manufacturer owner apps and portals. Many brands now show your own vehicle's digital record in their owner app at no cost. Coverage and detail vary widely by brand, and most need you to be the registered owner.

An instant online check. When you are buying and the seller's word is not enough, when you are selling and need the record fast, or when the dealer route is too slow, our check pulls the official manufacturer record in minutes for $14.99, from the VIN alone, across9 brands. The form at the top of this page is where it starts.

Why Service History Matters

Service history is the single clearest signal of how a used vehicle has been treated. Vehicles with a complete dealer service record command stronger prices than equivalent vehicles with missing or unverifiable history, and they're far less likely to land the next owner with a surprise repair bill.

Protect your investment. Skipped services compound. A missed timing belt change, deferred brake fluid service or ignored oil interval can quietly age components that should last the life of the vehicle. Verifying the records before you buy lets you avoid overpaying for one that's been neglected.

Negotiate from a position of evidence. Missing services or gaps in the timeline are concrete, dated facts you can put in front of a seller, and buyers regularly use them to justify a lower price.

Prove maintenance when selling. If you've lost the paperwork, the digital record is still there at the manufacturer. Recovering it ahead of a sale gives buyers the proof they ask for first.

Official Manufacturer Coverage

We specialize exclusively in the service records manufacturers hold for their vehicles. We cover 9 brands: BMW, MINI, Porsche, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Kia, Polestar and Volvo.BMW, MINI and Porsche return full service records; Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Kia, Polestar and Volvo share dealer workshop remarks, including recalls and warranty work.

Coverage is strongest for vehicles from model year 2012 onwards that were serviced at a dealer. For these vehicles, the manufacturer usually still holds the record even when the paper booklet has gone missing. Records come directly from the manufacturer's system, the same source the dealer network relies on for warranty and recall work.

Coverage levels vary by manufacturer and depend on where the vehicle was serviced. Independent repair shop records are not included; we deliberately focus on the manufacturer's own feed because that is what buyers and dealers accept as proof.

When no manufacturer records exist, the report says so clearly and still shows the vehicle details. As stated at checkout, the $14.99 is not refunded in that case; a dated zero-record result is useful in its own right, as evidence that the advertised history could not be verified.

Lost the Records? Selling? Buying?

Buying a used vehicle. Run the check before you hand over a deposit. Verifying service history against the listing protects you against private sellers and dealers overstating the maintenance record, and gives you dated evidence to negotiate with if anything's missing.

Selling your vehicle. A complete, verifiable service record is the single biggest lever you have on asking price. If you've lost the paperwork or never got it, the digital history is almost always still there at the manufacturer. Recovering it before listing typically pays for itself many times over.

Replacing missing paperwork. Maintenance booklets and receipts get lost, water-damaged or forgotten by previous owners. Dealer networks have moved almost entirely to digital service records, and our report gives you that record in a single PDF you can keep or share with a buyer.

Service History Check FAQs

What is a full service history?
A full service history means every scheduled service was carried out and recorded. A full dealer service history means all of that work was done at the manufacturer's dealers, so it appears in the manufacturer's own records, which is what our report retrieves. Gaps or missing evidence make it a partial history.
Can I check a vehicle's service history for free?
For your own vehicle, often yes: a dealer for the brand can usually pull its record, and some manufacturer owner apps show it at no cost. The paid check earns its keep when you need the record instantly, in full, or for a vehicle you don't own yet.
Where do I find a vehicle's service history?
In up to three places: the paper maintenance booklet and receipts if they survived, the manufacturer's digital service record that its dealers write to (typically for model year 2012 onwards), and the seller's own paperwork. Our check retrieves the digital record from the VIN alone.
How do I find out when a vehicle was last serviced?
Run the check and read the most recent entry: every recorded service comes with its date and odometer reading. The last dealer receipt answers it too, if you have it. The report is the route when the paperwork is missing or you want the dates verified.
Can I check service history with a license plate?
No. The check runs on the 17-character VIN, which you'll find at the base of the windshield on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, or on the title, registration card or insurance card. We confirm the make and model year before you pay.
Which brands do you cover?
We cover 9 brands: BMW, MINI, Porsche, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Kia, Polestar and Volvo. BMW, MINI and Porsche return full service records; Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Kia, Polestar and Volvo share dealer workshop remarks, including recalls and warranty work. The brand pages explain what to expect for each.
Do all vehicles have digital service records?
No. Digital records are typically available for vehicles from model year 2012 onwards that were serviced at a dealer. Older vehicles, and vehicles serviced only at independent shops, often have no manufacturer record, and the report states a no-records result plainly.
What happens if no service records are found?
It happens, and the report says so plainly, with the vehicle details still shown. As stated at checkout, the $14.99 is not refunded when the manufacturer holds no records; a dated zero-record result is itself evidence you can put in front of a seller. If we can't produce the report at all, you're refunded automatically.
Is this a vehicle history report?
No. A vehicle history report covers titles, liens, accidents and theft. Our Service History Check covers how the vehicle was maintained: the service records the manufacturer holds for the VIN. Many buyers use both.
How quickly will I get my report?
Moments after payment. The report appears on screen, arrives by email, and comes with a downloadable PDF you can keep or share.