Should I buy a van with no service history?

I have been to look at a 2011 Peugoet Boxer van with 110,000 miles to convert into a camper but the guy says there's no service history even though he said he purchased it from a garage in October 2024 and they said it had been serviced. Surely they should have given him some paperwork to show this? I've done a vehicle check and all good (passed mot, not stolen etc). Is it worth a punt if I can get the price down?

Asked on 10 January 2025 by EM

Answered by David Ross

Buying a used vehicle with no service history is always something of a risk, but that risk may be worth taking if the price is right and you can satisfy yourself that it is in good condition. Ideally you would be able to examine the van closely, or have someone mechanically-minded check it over for you, but if you are not as sure as you can be that it has been looked after you should walk away.

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