Is everything free in the maintenance provided by 4S stores?
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4S stores provide free maintenance. The following is an introduction to vehicle maintenance: 1. Introduction: Car maintenance, also known as car servicing, refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, supplying, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the car. 2. Content: Car maintenance mainly includes the maintenance of the engine system, transmission system, air conditioning system, etc., aiming to keep the car clean, maintain normal technical conditions, eliminate hidden dangers, prevent failures, and extend the service life. 3. Details: Minor maintenance generally refers to the routine maintenance items performed at the time or mileage specified by the manufacturer to ensure vehicle performance after the car has traveled a certain distance. It mainly includes changing the oil and oil filter.
The other day, I accompanied a friend for a complimentary maintenance service and realized not all items were free. The basic maintenance offered by the 4S shop typically only covers fundamental services like oil and oil filter changes, along with routine inspections. If you're planning to replace the air filter, cabin air filter, or top up windshield washer fluid, these will likely require out-of-pocket expenses. Additionally, any upsold value-added services such as engine cleaning or fuel system cleaning will incur extra charges. My advice is to review your car purchase contract before the maintenance, take photos of the free service terms, and save them on your phone. At the shop, clearly state that you only want services covered by the contract to avoid being upsold by the technicians. Don't hesitate to decline additional services—the money saved could fill up your gas tank twice over.
