This term is used to describe when a vehicle has been serviced by approved dealerships as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer - and this has been recorded in the vehicles service book with the dealer stamps to confirm the service record. It provides proof that the vehicle has been serviced on time and according to the manufacturer's instructions. It also indicates that the vehicles owner has cared for the vehicle properly, so it is more likely to be reliable. It usually adds to the resale value of the and is the basis upon which any Guaranteed Future Value will have been calculated in a PCP plan.