For the buyer: a mark of trust
When buying a used car, the service history is your best guarantee. A well-kept logbook with detailed invoices and garage stamps proves the previous owner took care of the vehicle. Check for consistency — the mileages on invoices should match those in the logbook and on the odometer. Be wary of gaps in the history, especially for major jobs like the timing belt or gearbox oil change. A complete history can justify a 10 to 15% higher price, but it's an investment that will save you from costly repairs. With AutoKarnet, scan the history report shared by the seller to assess the vehicle's health at a glance.
For the seller: add value
A used vehicle with a complete and transparent service history sells on average 30% faster and for up to 15% more, according to automotive market studies. Buyers are willing to pay more for peace of mind. With AutoKarnet, you can share your entire service history via a secure read-only link: the prospective buyer can see all maintenance records, invoices and documents without being able to modify anything. You can also export the history as a professional PDF to attach to the listing or present at the test drive. It's a powerful selling point that sets you apart from other listings.
The digital logbook advantage
The traditional paper service logbook has serious drawbacks: it gets lost, it deteriorates, it can be falsified, and it only contains stamps without the details of each service. The AutoKarnet digital logbook solves all of these problems. Every service is recorded with the date, mileage, type of work, cost, garage name and associated documents (scanned invoices, photos). The history is timestamped, tamper-proof, and accessible 24/7 from any device. For a used car, it's the difference between a run-of-the-mill listing and one that immediately reassures the buyer.