Is it acceptable to skip 4S dealership maintenance for cars?
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It is acceptable to skip 4S dealership maintenance for cars. Vehicle maintenance items include core components and wear-prone parts. Core components consist of the chassis, engine, and transmission, while wear-prone parts include engine oil and oil filters, spark plugs, cabin air filters, tires, brakes, and lights. The replacement intervals for car maintenance parts are as follows: 1. Engine oil and oil filters should be replaced every 5,000 kilometers; 2. Cabin air filters should be replaced every 20,000 to 30,000 kilometers; 3. Spark plugs should be replaced every 20,000 kilometers; 4. Brake pads should be replaced every 50,000 kilometers.
You definitely don't have to go to a 4S shop for maintenance! Current three-guarantee laws stipulate that as long as you get your car serviced at a legitimate repair shop and keep the invoices and maintenance records, the manufacturer is still obligated to honor the warranty. I've been driving for ten years myself, and for the past five years, I've been getting my car serviced at an auto repair shop across my neighborhood, saving hundreds each time. The key is to find a qualified shop and use parts like oil filters that meet the manufacturer's standards, and always have the shop stamp your maintenance manual for records. The advantage of 4S shops is their original parts and comprehensive testing equipment, but skilled mechanics at familiar local repair shops can be just as good.
