FB - Service History?

Cunning Plan · November 05, 2011, 06:58:24 PM

Just organising folders of history and paperwork etc, writing notes about jobs completed (probably not to your standard though

). One of the items was a OSF fog light bulb - which got me thinking - to save space, do you still write OSF, NSR etc? As it is LHD, technically, which is the true NSR, OSF etc?

F Body · November 06, 2011, 02:13:59 AM

Quoting: Cunning Plan

which got me thinking - to save space, do you still write OSF, NSR etc?

Surprisingly No !

If I replace something I always replace both, the last example being the rear bump stops. I can't really think of anything else that I've replaced that their are two of

Cunning Plan · November 06, 2011, 03:34:15 AM

Very efficient answer

How do you do your history?

I have a grid spreadsheet at the front that acts as a summary sheet so that you can see quickly when something was last done. The receipts and service history are chronologically filled behind that. :geek:

philoldsmobile · November 06, 2011, 05:12:58 AM

I refuse to keep receipts for things like fuel and bulbs, as they are not service items.

even without that both of my vehicles have impressive service histories, especially the bike, that has had a fortune spent in just 22,000 miles.

F Body · November 06, 2011, 09:08:41 AM

The only thing I don't keep are fuel receipts, after the purchase/mileage info is input into the spreadsheet they are binned

Every other receipt is kept in chronological order, including MOT's , tax discs and insurance receipts etc.

Cunning Plan · November 06, 2011, 11:02:17 AM

Quoting: philoldsmobile

fuel and bulbs

Fuel -fair enough, a bit much perhaps. However, bulbs are useful to record incase you get the same one blowing, you can remember exactly when you changed it - helps with fault finding.

Quoting: F Body

Every other receipt is kept in chronological order, including MOT's , tax discs and insurance receipts etc.

So, you don't have a summary sheet?

For example, you couldn't tell me when you last changed the wiper blades without flicking through the pages of history?

F Body · November 06, 2011, 12:05:38 PM

Quoting: Cunning Plan

So, you don't have a summary sheet?

Of course I do

Fuel :

Receipt History :

philoldsmobile · November 06, 2011, 01:11:15 PM

Quoting: Cunning Plan

Fuel -fair enough, a bit much perhaps. However, bulbs are useful to record incase you get the same one blowing, you can remember exactly when you changed it - helps with fault finding.

that's simple - if you change more than one or two bulbs a year you probably have issues...

Jamieg285 · November 06, 2011, 02:33:54 PM

Quoting: philoldsmobile

that's simple - if you change more than one or two bulbs a year you probably have issues...

Tell me about it...

How do you work out why brake lights keep blowing?

F Body · November 06, 2011, 02:36:53 PM

Quoting: Jamieg285

How do you work out why brake lights keep blowing?

Because you haven't changed them to LED's

Cunning Plan · November 06, 2011, 03:13:32 PM

Quoting: philoldsmobile

that's simple - if you change more than one or two bulbs a year you probably have issues...

What if it's the same bulb that keeps blowing, but you are too forgetful to remember which one you have already changed - it may just be an earth to that bulb etc..

Quoting: Jamieg285

How do you work out why brake lights keep blowing?

I'd assume a dodgy earth?

Cunning Plan · November 06, 2011, 03:13:58 PM

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Cunning Plan · November 06, 2011, 03:18:46 PM

Quoting: F Body

Of course I do

Nice... But here's mine:

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I just put an 'X' when something has been done. Save's you having to 'search'..

Although the 'notes' section is bigger now..

F Body · November 06, 2011, 04:18:36 PM

Quoting: Cunning Plan

I just put an 'X' when something has been done. Save's you having to 'search'..

Fine for the basic service items but what about the multitude of other items

For example from my list, Under bed oil drain box, Brake Nipple Spanner and Zinc Plating Front Brake Discs

Cunning Plan · November 06, 2011, 04:41:47 PM

All of those items go in the 'notes' section with appropriate date and mileage

philoldsmobile · November 06, 2011, 04:45:49 PM

Quoting: Jamieg285

How do you work out why brake lights keep blowing?

check the earth points, then look at the light to body seal - damp bulbs will blow much faster.

Jamieg285 · November 07, 2011, 03:40:46 AM

Quoting: philoldsmobile

then look at the light to body seal - damp bulbs will blow much faster.

That's most likely it then

Quoting: F Body

Because you haven't changed them to LED's

How do LEDs fare in damp conditions?

Fieldy · November 07, 2011, 04:08:50 AM

wow....

Roadkill · November 07, 2011, 10:54:56 AM

You guys have way too much time on your hands.

F Body · November 07, 2011, 03:27:39 PM

Quoting: Roadkill

You guys have way too much time on your hands.

Disregarding the fact that it takes very little extra time, just a degree of organization, the only reason I started such a detailed history was because of some of the cars I didn't buy

Full service history = The odd stamp in a dealers book, may be a 3 yr old MOT and a receipt from Ricks Auto's for £13.02p

This is the sort of history that adds real value to a car when or should you decide to sell it

Cunning Plan · November 07, 2011, 03:43:25 PM

Quoting: F Body

This is the sort of history that adds real value to a car when or should you decide to sell it

Exactly. It takes literally seconds to label a receipt, put it in the folder and mark on the summary sheet.

It helps with the value of the car and also helps you maintain it properly.

The amount of cars I have looked at recently where they have a few stamps up to 50k, then nothing - so, what, has the car not been serviced for 50k more? However - those people still want top-money for their cars

Not from me, no sir.

philoldsmobile · November 08, 2011, 01:33:53 PM

Quoting: Jamieg285

How do LEDs fare in damp conditions?

I'd expect them to be much better. better yet would be to fix any leaks..

F Body · November 08, 2011, 02:11:49 PM

Quoting: philoldsmobile

better yet would be to fix any leaks..

Impossible Chevrolet have yet to manufacture a light unit that is water tight

Indeed the modern ones actually have large drain holes to let the water out again

philoldsmobile · November 08, 2011, 02:15:41 PM

Quoting: F Body

Indeed the modern ones actually have large drain holes to let the water out again

HardRockCamaro · November 08, 2011, 03:26:49 PM

Even expensive aftermarket spotlamps for off-roaders are not actually waterproof, due to the air inside expanding as it heats up they all have to have a vent.

I bought the only submersible spot lamps I could find on the market (uses some sort of waterproof membrane as part of the vent), and their HID counterparts are not waterproof which is why I had to go with the halogen...