How to Check Your Car's Maintenance Records?
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One method is to inquire at a 4S dealership, and another way is to use a mobile app for the query. Here is relevant information about checking vehicle maintenance records: 1. 4S Dealership Inquiry: Generally, 4S dealerships of the same brand use a nationwide networked vehicle file system. You just need to bring the owner's identification, purchase invoice, and other credentials to the 4S dealership, and they will help you retrieve the car's maintenance records. The downside is that you have to make a trip in person. 2. Mobile App Inquiry: Nowadays, many apps provide access to 4S dealership maintenance records, using the same data system as the dealerships. Upload the vehicle's registration certificate as required, confirm that the automatically recognized engine number, chassis number, and other information are correct, then click confirm and follow the steps to proceed with the query.
Checking your car's maintenance records is actually quite simple, and I've done it before. The most straightforward method is to bring your vehicle license to an authorized 4S dealership, where staff can retrieve complete records by entering the VIN into their system. If the dealership is far away, many brands have official apps like SAIC Volkswagen's "SAIC Volkswagen" or FAW Toyota's "FAW Toyota" - after registering and linking your vehicle, you can view each maintenance item and date. Some third-party platforms such as "Car Inspection" also offer this service for a small fee by entering your license plate number, though be aware the information might have delays. If you purchased a used car, always remember to ask the previous owner for the maintenance manual with official 4S shop stamps, which is more reliable than digital records. Recently I discovered that searching "vehicle maintenance records" in Alipay provides this service in some cities, which is particularly convenient.
