Can I Leave the Key at the Repair Shop for Paint Touch-Up?
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You can leave the key at the repair shop for paint touch-up, but you need to take photos of the car's dashboard information with your phone and remove any valuables from the vehicle. Below is relevant information about car maintenance: Introduction to Car Maintenance: Car maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, replenishing, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the vehicle, also known as car servicing. Scope of Car Maintenance: Modern car maintenance mainly includes the engine system, transmission system, air conditioning system, cooling system, fuel system, power steering system, and other maintenance areas.
Actually, most repair shops will ask you to leave the keys when doing paint touch-ups, as the car needs to be driven into the paint booth for work, and technicians may need to move the car or mix paint colors. However, before leaving the keys, it's best to inspect all scratches on the car in person, take photos to record the mileage, and remove valuables like fuel cards and dashcams. Last time I had a paint touch-up, the technician took the car to wash it, and later I found oily handprints on the steering wheel. So, when picking up the car, make sure to check the paint color match and cleanliness. Reputable shops will have you sign a handover form. Nowadays, some chain stores even allow you to track real-time progress via an app, which is quite convenient.
