Is There a Time Limit for the First Car Maintenance?
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There is a certain time limit for the first car maintenance. Below is relevant information about the first car maintenance: 1. Time limit for the first car maintenance: The first car maintenance has a specific time limit, usually set at three months or six months. Some 4S shops base the first maintenance on the mileage of the car, typically requiring the first maintenance when the car has driven 3,000 kilometers or 5,000 kilometers. The time and mileage for the first maintenance may vary depending on the car model and the 4S shop. 2. Solution: If the car exceeds the first maintenance period, the owner can first call the 4S shop to communicate. If the first maintenance is not overdue for long and the owner communicates with the 4S shop in advance, in most cases, the 4S shop will provide free first maintenance. If the 4S shop insists on not performing the first maintenance, the owner will then need to pay for it.
I remember being particularly concerned about the first maintenance when buying my first car. The salesperson clearly told me that it must be completed within 6 months or 5,000 kilometers. Later, checking the manual, I found that the manufacturer indeed has such a requirement. The break-in period of a new car engine produces fine metal particles, and the engine oil oxidizes quickly. Delaying the first maintenance is like feeding your new car spoiled oil, which can seriously affect warranty rights. Last week at the 4S shop, I saw an owner who was 20 days late for maintenance, and the engine noise had noticeably increased. The technician said it was due to untimely removal of metal debris, and the owner ended up paying for an oil filter replacement out of pocket. I suggest setting a reminder on your phone right after picking up the car. Don’t be like my friend who delayed it for seven months and was politely declined free service by the 4S shop.
