Service records
Service, recall, and inspection records
Maintenance and inspection entries help show how a vehicle has been cared for over time.
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Service history
Maintenance and repair entries reported by participating shops and dealers.
- Not every shop reports service. Missing entries do not prove maintenance was skipped.
- Ask the seller for receipts to fill gaps in the report.
- Look for routine items such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake work at reasonable intervals.
Recalls
Manufacturer safety recalls and how to confirm whether repairs were completed.
- Open recalls can be looked up by VIN through the official federal recall lookup tool.
- Recall repairs are generally performed by authorized dealers at no charge to the owner.
Inspection records
State safety and emissions inspection entries, and what a pass or fail record shows.
- Inspection entries often include an odometer reading, which helps confirm mileage trends.
- A failed inspection followed by a pass usually reflects a completed repair.
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