Can I go to any 4S store for the first maintenance?
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The first maintenance can be done at any 4S store of the same brand. You need to bring the first maintenance voucher and the vehicle's maintenance manual. The first maintenance is free and relatively simple, mainly involving an oil change and replacing the oil filter. When a car is newly purchased, it is in the break-in period, and the first maintenance should be done after this period. Once the vehicle enters the maintenance workshop, the owner should personally follow along to observe the entire maintenance process, especially to supervise the materials used by the maintenance workers and their work attitude. Following the process also allows the owner to learn some simple repair techniques and understand the basic structure of the car, which is very practical for dealing with sudden emergencies on the road in the future.
When I first bought the car, I was worried about where to go for the initial maintenance restrictions. Later, I found out that it can basically be done at any authorized 4S store of any brand, which is as convenient as choosing any chain pharmacy when buying medicine at a supermarket. The manufacturer's warranty policy covers the whole country, whether you buy it in Beijing or use it in Shanghai, as long as you go to a regular authorized store for maintenance, it will not affect the warranty rights. But to be honest, personal experience recommends giving priority to the 4S store where you bought the car, because they have your complete purchase records, the service is more considerate, and problems can be diagnosed faster. The service quality of some small stores is uneven. I went to a store in another city last time, and the staff was slow, wasting an entire afternoon. If I had gone to the original store, it might have been done in half an hour. So free choice is good, but considering the continuity of records, the original store would save a lot of trouble.
