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Home / News / Digital service history: what it is and why it protects your car's value

Digital Service History

Digital service history: what it is and why it protects your car's value

18/05/2026 · 4 min read

Most modern cars no longer use a paper service book. Instead, manufacturers keep an online record accessed by main dealers and approved independents — this is a Digital Service History, or DSH.

We're set up to update the online records for:

- Mercedes-Benz (Xentry) - BMW & Mini (ISPI) - Ford - Land Rover / Jaguar (Topix) - Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Skoda (Elsa Pro)

When we service your car, the entry appears in the manufacturer's central system within 24 hours — the same record a franchised dealer would see. That means:

- Full main dealer-equivalent history at typically 30–40% less cost - Your car retains its "full service history" status at resale - Warranty (including extended manufacturer warranty on many models) remains valid, thanks to Block Exemption Regulations

Book a service with a DSH update online, or call us on 01730 555 777.

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