What documents are needed for a car's first maintenance?
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For a car's first maintenance, you need to bring the vehicle's driving license, purchase invoice, and quality guarantee certificate. The first maintenance is usually performed within 3,500 kilometers of driving or within six months of purchase. The contents of the first car maintenance include: 1. Replacing engine oil, oil filter, fuel filter, and air filter; 2. Checking the car's coolant; 3. Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels; 4. Inspecting the tension and aging of the generator, air conditioning, water pump, and power steering pump belts; 5. Checking the car's tire pressure and wear, removing small stones and other debris from the tires; 6. Inspecting and tightening all mechanical connection nuts on the entire vehicle.
When I did my first car maintenance, I was also figuring it out as I went. The most important thing is to drive the car there, but don't think just having the car is enough. I still remember that time I forgot to bring my ID card and vehicle license, and the 4S dealership said they couldn't confirm the free service eligibility, so I had to rush home to get the documents, wasting most of the day. Now I've learned my lesson and always prepare these documents in advance: the vehicle license, a copy of the purchase contract, and my driver's license. These are all used to prove I'm the owner and avoid extra charges. The first maintenance service usually includes an oil change, tire and chassis inspection, and sometimes electronic system adjustments—it's simple and takes about an hour. I recommend making a phone appointment in advance to avoid waiting in line, and also cleaning the car a bit to make it easier for the technician to work. Once you have everything ready, the whole process goes much smoother and saves a lot of hassle.
