Can the first maintenance of Roewe i6 be done anywhere?
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Roewe i6 offers nationwide warranty service, meaning the first maintenance can be performed at any Roewe 4S store. Below is relevant information about the first maintenance for Roewe i6: Precautions: Bring the maintenance manual and vehicle license when going for service. Organize any minor issues discovered for inspection and handling. The basic documents required for the first maintenance include the user manual, vehicle registration, etc. It is advisable to make an appointment with the 4S store in advance. The first maintenance is not just about changing the oil but also involves a comprehensive inspection and diagnosis of the vehicle's condition and usage, which takes a considerable amount of time. When to perform the first maintenance: Generally, the first maintenance for most cars is due within five months or 5,000 kilometers. It is often recommended to perform the first maintenance within three months or 3,000 kilometers. The primary tasks during the first maintenance include changing the engine oil and oil filter, along with a series of inspections such as checking the chassis bolts, various fluids, tires, brake pads, etc. Precautions: When taking your car for the first maintenance, make sure to bring the vehicle quality guarantee certificate, which proves that the car is under warranty. The quality guarantee certificate includes the first maintenance card. This card will be collected by the 4S store during the first maintenance and returned to the car manufacturer as proof that the vehicle has undergone its first maintenance at the 4S store, ensuring the car's quality warranty.
As a Roewe owner, I've done thorough research on the first free maintenance service. Although Roewe's first maintenance is free, it can only be performed at manufacturer-authorized 4S shops. Last year when I accompanied my cousin to pick up his car, the salesperson specifically emphasized that the first maintenance must be done at a brand 4S shop. This is mainly because they need to use specialized equipment to read vehicle data and upload maintenance records to the nationwide networked system. If you casually go to any repair shop, the lack of maintenance records in the system could cause serious trouble if you need to claim warranty later. I recommend going directly to the 4S shop where you purchased the car - they know your vehicle's condition best. Don't worry if you're on a business trip elsewhere, any Roewe 4S shop nationwide can perform the first maintenance. Just remember to make an appointment by phone in advance and bring your maintenance manual and vehicle license.
Just helped my neighbor with this issue the other day. The first maintenance for the Roewe i6 can't be done just anywhere—manufacturer regulations require it to be completed at an official 4S dealership. It's not about charging you—the first maintenance is actually free. The key point is the warranty binding. If you don't service it at an authorized location during the warranty period, the manufacturer has every right to refuse compensation for major issues like engine or transmission failures. A friend of mine learned this the hard way—he went for a cheaper option outside for the first maintenance and later couldn't get compensation when the turbocharger failed. I recommend calling the after-sales service of the dealership where you bought the car—they can arrange for pickup. The focus should be on checking the engine oil, oil filter, and chassis bolts. The mechanic mentioned that during the break-in period, there's a lot of metal debris, making the first oil change particularly important.
Last week I specifically asked the maintenance supervisor during my car's second service. Roewe's first maintenance must be done at an authorized 4S dealership - it's a mandatory requirement. It's not that they're being fussy, but the first service requires resetting ECU data and updating transmission programs, which independent repair shops simply can't access the manufacturer's system for. Moreover, the first maintenance involves checking over thirty items, including precise inspections like battery health and suspension bushings that non-specialized shops might miss. My advice is to do the first service between 3,000-5,000 kilometers, and don't exceed six months. Before going, take photos of any dashboard warning lights, and for issues like steering wheel noises, show videos directly to the after-sales manager for quicker resolution.
