Is it better to buy a car from a dealership or a 4S store?
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Dealerships are so-called secondary dealers. They source their cars from 4S stores, and after-sales services like maintenance are also handled at 4S stores. Therefore, it is recommended to buy from a 4S store for better assurance. Additional information: 1. Dealerships are so-called secondary dealers, and secondary dealers themselves do not have vehicles. They source their cars from 4S stores, and after-sales services like maintenance are also handled at 4S stores. 2. Since they are not directly managed by manufacturers, there are often significant price discounts available. However, buyers should be cautious, as dealerships are not as reliable as 4S stores. 3. Since the cars at secondary dealerships come from 4S stores and they compete with 4S stores, their quoted prices are often the selling prices of 4S stores. Therefore, if you negotiate based on this price, you can usually get the car at a lower price than at a 4S store. 4. Generally, the cars sold by secondary dealerships come from 4S stores, so the warranty information also lists the 4S store. However, secondary dealerships have more sourcing channels. Some buyers may purchase a car from a secondary dealership when a 4S store has no stock, but that car might have been transported from elsewhere, making maintenance difficult later. Moreover, the repair qualifications and facilities of secondary dealerships are not as good as those of 4S stores. Therefore, 4S stores naturally have an advantage in after-sales service.
