What are the differences between buying a car at a local 4S dealership and an out-of-town 4S dealership?
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Here is a relevant introduction to the differences between buying a car at a local 4S dealership and an out-of-town 4S dealership: 1. Price: Some vehicles may be cheaper when purchased out of town, but the price tends to be relatively higher when bought locally. 2. Maintenance: For after-sales service when buying a car out of town, it depends on whether there is a 4S dealership for that car in the local area. Currently, most cars offer nationwide warranty coverage, similar to mobile phones. If there is a local service station, the first maintenance can be done for free locally. However, benefits such as the second maintenance and some promotional activities from the dealership may not be available. On the other hand, buying a car locally allows you to enjoy some services provided by the 4S dealership, and maintenance and repairs are also more convenient.
I once bought a car in another city, mainly because the price was cheaper. Many dealerships offer exclusive discounts to clear inventory, sometimes saving you a few thousand yuan. However, there are also many issues. The journey was time-consuming—it took several hours to travel back and forth by train on the day of pickup, and I was worried about scratches during transportation. Post-purchase maintenance was also troublesome. For example, I had to drive 200 kilometers for the first service. While having local friends who could help inspect the car anytime was convenient, nowadays, mobile app booking services make it easier. However, when an issue arises, out-of-town dealerships respond slowly. Last time, it took a week to resolve an oil leak problem, which was really frustrating.
