Should vehicle maintenance be done at a 4S shop or outside?
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Vehicle maintenance can be performed either at a 4S shop or outside. Below is relevant information about car maintenance: 1. Meaning of car maintenance: Car maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, replenishing, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the vehicle, also known as vehicle servicing. 2. Differences between 4S shop maintenance and outside maintenance: 4S shop maintenance costs more but offers guarantees; external auto repair shops have lower costs but higher risks. 3. Precautions for car maintenance: The car engine should be cleaned at an appropriate time. Prolonged use can form a thick layer of carbon deposits on the engine surface, which can significantly corrode the rubber components in the engine.
I just took my kid for car maintenance last week and truly feel the 4S shop is worry-free. The workshop process was fully transparent, and they even put protective covers on the steering wheel before servicing. Although it costs 200 yuan more than outside shops, the mechanics use genuine parts and even wash the car afterward. For the first three years of a new car, I’d definitely choose the 4S shop, especially for precision components like the transmission and sensors—if an outside shop damages them, the manufacturer won’t honor the warranty. The repair shop owner near my neighborhood is nice, but last time my neighbor replaced the AC filter with a non-genuine one, and it warped in just three months.
