Must the battery of Lynk & Co 01 be replaced at a 4S store?
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There are no strict regulations on this matter. You can choose either a repair shop or a 4S store for battery replacement. Here are some battery maintenance tips: 1. Dust cleaning: Use a damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the battery, removing dust, grease, white powder, and other contaminants that may cause leakage from the panel and terminals (positive and negative poles). Regular cleaning prevents the accumulation of white acidic corrosion powder on the terminals, thereby extending the battery's lifespan. 2. Check the water level: Open the battery's water-filling cap to see if the water level is within the normal range. There are usually upper and lower limit markers on the side of the battery for reference. If the water level is below the lower marker, distilled water must be added. If distilled water is not immediately available, filtered tap water can be used as an emergency measure. Do not overfill; the standard is to add water up to the midpoint between the upper and lower markers. 3. Check the charging status: Visually inspect the battery after starting the engine by opening the water-filling cap and observing whether bubbles are emerging from each small compartment. Normally, there should be continuous bubbles rising to the surface, increasing with engine acceleration. If no bubbles are observed, there may be an issue with the charging system. Important note: Hydrogen gas is produced during this inspection, so smoking is strictly prohibited to avoid the risk of explosion or fire.
Buddy, my Lynk & Co 01's battery was just replaced last year, and you really don't necessarily have to go to a 4S shop. Any reliable auto repair shop outside, like Tuhu Car Maintenance or a professional roadside store, can handle it, and the price is much cheaper. 4S shops offer good service, but changing a battery is a simple job—mainly removing the old one, installing the new one, and matching the battery model. Outside shops can test it in minutes with professional equipment. The money saved is better spent on good food or saved for the next maintenance. Just remember to drive the car a bit after replacing the battery to let the system adapt to the new voltage and avoid minor issues. Don't try to save trouble by buying online and replacing it yourself unless you know a bit about wiring, as it could easily cause problems.
From the perspective of years of car repair experience, it's best to prioritize a 4S dealership or professional chain repair shop for Lynk & Co 01 battery replacement. After all, the batteries used in this car usually come with some intelligent matching features, and non-original ones might affect the system, causing minor issues like false alarms. When you get it replaced at a 4S shop, they have original parts and computer programs to precisely calibrate voltage and power management, ensuring more stable and safer driving. Small shops can also do the replacement, but you need to find an experienced technician and ask if they understand the installation process for AGM batteries. Although it might be a bit more expensive, in the long run, avoiding subsequent repair troubles makes it a worthwhile investment. Especially for new cars under warranty, randomly replacing the battery might void the warranty, which would be a big loss.
I went directly to my regular small repair shop when replacing the Lynk & Co battery, no issues at all. You don't necessarily need a 4S dealership - as long as the battery model is correct, like common brands such as Varta or Bosch, it's much cheaper to replace outside. Battery replacement is quick, done in about 20 minutes, saving money and being convenient. Just remember to tell the technician your car's model year for proper matching.
