^^ Even my Vauxhall has that now , it records where and when the car was serviced. The main dealer has a copy in their records and the two need to match to qualify for a 'full service history'.
The main dealer for my Vauxhall will come and collect the car for the service and deliver it back to you all at no extra cost. You get a loan car while yours is being serviced as well !
The majority of VAT Reg garages have time service with papers to prove their ability to work on any car Ummmm, a lot of dealers charge so many ££££££s just to Record / Stamp / Re-Code the car for the next service, that's the service light that comes up on the dash Panel of a car, my Daughter has an Audi, the dealers tried to shorten the service interval until I stepped in. if the car has been serviced by these Vat Garages ( Not the Dealers) the warranty has to stand, other than that, the Warranty Company can refuse to honour & a court case can be started.
Naomi you've had plenty sound advice and I know you'll get it sorted.
Have to add however - a VAT Registration does not absolve every place from short cuts and shoddy workmanship, check where family and friends go is always a good guide.
Naomi, years ago I purchased from a Large Dealer locally, the car was serviced with a 56 Point service " OH GEE" when I got the car home I checked, the air intake which is one part of a vital component for the cars running, i removed the top of this part to find, 3 pieces of plastic & half a doz leaves, the brakes squealed like an artic trailer, that was a main dealer.