Service History on ex-rental

born2bwild

I'm looking at a couple of ex-rentals (Mondeo 08) - can't get documented service histories for them - tried ringing the rental company but they won't release any information to me saying the current seller (a dealer) should have the service details - he doesn't.

Should this be a deal breaker?

Generally, is buying ex-rentals a good or bad thing?

Stallingrad

Buying any car without a service history is a mistake, ex rentals even more so.

You'll have no trouble finding a 2008 Mondeo with a full history.

Personally I would not touch a ex rental, when not being abused by customers they are caned by the rental company.

sheehan12

no sevice history on 08 it could be clocked and ex-rentals company sald the car dealer should have it. he might be the one who clocked it

bazz26

If the rental car was bought back by the dealer that initially supplied and serviced it then they should have the service history on their system. If a different dealership bought the ex-rental from rental company or at auction then chances are they didn't service it and the service documents are missing or lost.

Try and find out who the dealer was that initially sold/leased the car to the rental company. I would also ring the main dealers of the make of car in the county it was originally registered it and see if it is on their computer system, ie if it is a WX reg Toyota then ring the Toyota dealers in Wexford. Chances are it could have been originally supplied and serviced locally.

MidlandsM

born2bwild wrote: »

I'm looking at a couple of ex-rentals (Mondeo 08) - can't get documented service histories for them - tried ringing the rental company but they won't release any information to me saying the current seller (a dealer) should have the service details - he doesn't.

Should this be a deal breaker?

Generally, is buying ex-rentals a good or bad thing?

Yes, walk away, i worked in rental, and would'nt buy an ex-rental car.

mgbgt1978

Old Joke I know.....but...
What's the fastest car in the world ?
Any Hire Car you happen to be driving.;)

matamoros1965

+1 on avoiding them. I worked for Enterprise and most of the cars got little or no attention. You could take your chances but the deal would really need to reflect it's history as a rental.

hoodie6029

Hired a brand new Juke about 8 months ago. 22k on the clock. Next service due sticker 10k............