Is it safe to leave the car at the dealership after inspection if I can't pick it up immediately?

[DelQuinn]

It is generally safe to leave your car at the dealership after inspection. Dealership Guarantees: Dealerships do not stop ensuring vehicle quality after the sale. They want you to return for future maintenance services, so to maintain customer satisfaction, their staff will not damage the vehicle. Surveillance Camera Guarantee: Modern dealerships have cameras installed at every service bay, fully recording the maintenance and part replacement processes. If an employee replaces a part independently, the surveillance footage can be reviewed. Additionally, dealerships usually have sufficient stock of commonly used parts. Even if a part is out of stock, it can be sourced from inventory vehicles. If you cannot drive the car away immediately after inspection, use your phone to record the VIN, engine number, and other codes. Verify these codes when you return to pick up the car. Also, note the current mileage of the vehicle. If the mileage differs significantly when you retrieve the car, you can directly address the issue with the dealership.