How to Check Maintenance Records for Used Cars?

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MaverickLee
07/29/25 8:01pm
Check through the after-sales service of the corresponding brand's 4S store or search on various mobile apps. Below are the relevant introductions: 1. 4S Store Services: Customers sending vehicles for repair or consulting services, business inquiries and diagnostics, business negotiations, repair estimates, repair services, commitment to repair quality and vehicle return time, handling vehicle return procedures, processing workshop entry procedures for vehicles sent for repair, handling additional repair items, checking work progress, product delivery, repair and rescue services, customer file management, customer follow-up and complaint handling, follow-up services, appointment repair services, filling and submitting business statistical reports. 2. Car Checking Apps: Autohome, Pacific Auto, ZOL, etc.
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