Do 4S stores charge for car washing?
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If it is a new car, 4S stores will usually provide free car washing to enhance customer satisfaction. For later maintenance and repairs at the 4S store, whether there is a charge depends on the store's service policy. Currently, most stores offer free car washing for life. Below is some related information about car washing: Process: The process is divided into seven steps: preparation, receiving the car, rinsing, applying foam, cleaning the exterior, cleaning the interior, and inspection. Precautions: Do not wash the car under direct sunlight. Washing the car under intense sunlight can create a magnifying glass effect with water droplets, leading to localized high temperatures on the top layer of the car's paint. Over time, this can cause the paint to lose its luster. If waxing is done at this time, it may result in uneven color on the car body. Therefore, it is best to wash and wax the car under sheltered conditions. If that is not possible, choose a cloudy day or the early morning or evening of a sunny day.
I just bought a new car and went to the 4S店 for maintenance. Surprisingly, they washed my car for free, and it was cleaned quite thoroughly—the body was shiny, and the windows were wiped clean as new. That time, I didn't pay anything extra, only the cost of the maintenance. Later, I found out that many 4S shops offer complimentary car washing as a gesture of appreciation when you get your car repaired or serviced. However, if you just drive in solely for a car wash, they might charge you. I heard that the nearby shop charges 20 yuan per wash if it's standalone. This free car wash service is great—it saves a bit of money, especially since some external car wash shops sometimes overcharge. I recommend that next time you visit a 4S shop, schedule a maintenance or inspection to get a free car wash—killing two birds with one stone while also enhancing your car's appearance.