Is service history really important ?

[rac_gti]

cheer kniterider..
You have solved my headache over taking to vw dealer for service!! As my car now saying in for service (service insp) So that way i am gonna services my car myself as i know wot is being done !
I gonna do wot Kniterider does .. keep all the reciepts
of parts in order !
Also which best option of oil for my car ?
Mobile 1 ?
gomma ?
any idea ?

[rac_gti]

oh one more thing . the mileage of my car is 23 thou on T reg !  

[kniterider]

mines 77k on a t!!!!!, look i do my own but unless you know what your doing make sure you get the relavent handbook/ workshop manual etc to guide you!!, will save you money in the long run, but as ive said i am KEEPING my car so at least i know whats been done!!, i dont want to be held resonsible if you loose a few hundred quid when it comes to trade in time etc cause you aint got the 'stamp'!!! but the decision is yours its your car your money take your own route and enjoy!!, oh yeah i go for mobile 1 fully synthetic in mine but i only use genuine vag filters(air/oil) i would advise this as the parts are better quality over pattern parts!!

[kniterider]

i know how to erase the 'oil/service' light from the dash!!!! let me know if you needs to know how!! (no pc/laptop needed just a sequence with knobs on clocks and ignition)

[rac_gti]

yeah .. the last 7 car I have has was services by me ! as i never has the car services by dealer ! that why i has this golf now is it worth to have it service or diy by me so i have decide it to do it my self and willing to keep the car with us for 5 year
Also i did erased the service reminder off ! simple route from vw book ! i can alway put it back on when i service it