Editorial file
Jamie Dawson
Editor of Logbook.co.uk. Director of Gemini AMPM, a UK fire and security business, so the Fire Safety and Security guides here are written from first-hand experience. Writes plain-English guides to UK record-keeping rules. .
Every guide filed under this byline is written to the standards set out in our editorial standards.

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How to Verify a Peugeot Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Peugeot service history, Stellantis records, GT/GTi performance variants, PureTech 3-cylinder concerns, HDi diesel cambelt evidence.
15 May 2026
2 min read
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How to Verify a Ford Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Ford service history, FordPass app, Ford ETIS dealer records, RS variants, EcoBoost wet belt issues, and Mountune modifications.
15 May 2026
2 min read
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How to Verify a Vauxhall Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Vauxhall service history, GM era vs Stellantis era records, VXR performance variants, ecoFLEX engine concerns, PSA-derived engines on newer Vauxhalls.
15 May 2026
2 min read
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How to Verify a Kia Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Kia service history, Kia Connect app, 7-year warranty trail, GT performance variants, hybrid battery checks, GDI engine carbon issues.
15 May 2026
2 min read
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How to Verify a Hyundai Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Hyundai service history, Hyundai Auto Link, 5-year warranty trail, N performance variants, GDI carbon issues, hybrid battery checks.
15 May 2026
2 min read
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How to Verify a Suzuki Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Suzuki service history, paper book primary, Swift Sport variants, Jimny 4x4 service intervals, K-series engine timing chain checks.
15 May 2026
2 min read
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How to Verify a Subaru Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Subaru service history, Boxer engine head gasket evidence, Symmetrical AWD service, WRX/STI variants, EJ vs FA20/FB engine differences, timing belt records.
15 May 2026
2 min read
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Where Is the V5C Number? (UK V5C Number Location Guide 2026)
The V5C number is in the top right corner of page 1 of your UK logbook, 11 digits in a box labelled 'Document reference number'. Plus where to find the V5C/2 new keeper slip number.
15 May 2026
4 min read
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How to Verify a Volkswagen Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Volkswagen service history, VAG Online Service History, Golf GTI/R variants, EA888 engine timing chain concerns, DSG transmission service intervals.
15 May 2026
3 min read
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How to Verify a Skoda Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Skoda service history, VAG Online Service History (shared with Audi/VW/SEAT), vRS variants, DSG transmission services, and PCP lease records.
15 May 2026
3 min read
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How to Verify a MINI Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK MINI Cooper service history, BMW Group CBS records, John Cooper Works variants, R-series vs F-series engine differences, timing chain checks.
15 May 2026
3 min read
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How to Verify a Lexus Service History (UK 2026 Guide)
How to verify a UK Lexus service history, Lexus Link, LDS digital service record, F-Sport variants, hybrid battery health, and Lexus Plus 1 / Plus 2 warranty cover.
15 May 2026
3 min read
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