Should I Go to a 4S Shop for Touch-up Paint on a New Car?
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It is not necessary to go to a 4S shop for touch-up paint on a new car. Minor scratches on a new car: If your newly purchased car has minor scratches while driving and the damage is not severe, you can buy a touch-up pen online and apply it yourself. Severe scratches on a new car: If your newly purchased car suffers severe scratches while driving, you can go to a 4S shop for touch-up paint. Generally, 4S shops are larger in scale, equipped with more advanced facilities, and specialize in servicing a specific brand of cars, making them more familiar with that brand's vehicles and better at color matching.
I just bought a new car and got a scratch, which is really frustrating! For new car paint touch-ups, I generally recommend going directly to the 4S dealership for repairs. The paint color on new cars is often very fresh, and 4S shops have the original paint formulas and equipment to perfectly match the body color code, avoiding issues like color mismatch or matte finishes. If you go to a roadside shop, it might be cheaper, but the craftsmanship varies widely. If the paint job isn’t even, it could look like a patch and ruin the overall aesthetics. Especially since the car is still under warranty, going to the 4S ensures standardized repairs that won’t affect the paint’s longevity. Last time I went to the 4S, it cost a bit, but the result was excellent—smooth like new, saving me from future hassles. Even minor scratches should be taken seriously, as they can rust or oxidize over time. I suggest handling them quickly instead of cutting corners to save a little money now but risking the car’s value. Overall, safety first!
