How to distinguish between car dealerships and 4S stores?

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Here are the specific differences between car dealerships and 4S stores: 1. Manufacturer certification: A 4S store is an authorized dealer of a brand. A 4S store integrates car sales, maintenance, parts, and information services, and can only sell a single brand of cars specially authorized by the manufacturer. The manufacturer also requires unified design standards for both the interior and exterior of the store. Car dealerships do not have manufacturer certification. They are not controlled by manufacturers and do not focus on selling a specific brand, offering a wide variety of car models. 2. After-sales service: 4S stores combine car sales, maintenance, parts, and information services; whereas car dealerships only need to provide a three-pack certificate to have maintenance and repairs done at any 4S store of the corresponding brand.