What documents are needed for maintenance at a 4S shop?
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The documents required for maintenance at a 4S shop include the car maintenance manual, the owner's ID card, and the vehicle license. For the first maintenance, the required documents include the driver's license, vehicle license, first maintenance voucher, and purchase certificate. Car maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly checking, cleaning, supplying, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the relevant parts, also known as car maintenance. The first maintenance of a new car is usually provided free of charge by the 4S shop, and some brands even provide the first two free maintenance services. The first maintenance usually only involves changing the engine oil and oil filter and checking the condition of the car, and does not involve a large number of inspection and replacement items. For car maintenance, you need to bring the vehicle maintenance manual. Under normal circumstances, no additional documents are required for vehicle maintenance. If maintenance is performed at a dealer, each time a regular maintenance is completed, the dealer's after-sales service consultant will make a detailed record of the maintenance in the corresponding position of the maintenance manual, which can prove that the vehicle has completed the maintenance as required. Maintaining the vehicle as required can avoid the loss of warranty eligibility. The maintenance manual is very important and should be kept properly. The first maintenance of a car generally includes the following items: Check whether the level of the car's coolant meets the specified requirements. Check the level of the brake and clutch fluid. Check whether the oil level of the power steering oil tank meets the specified requirements. Check whether there is any oil leakage at the oil pipe interfaces of the system. Check the level of the battery fluid and the windshield washer fluid. Check the tightness and aging of the belts of the generator, air conditioner, water pump, and power steering pump. Check whether the front and rear lights of the car are complete (including headlights, width lights, turn signals, brake lights, reverse lights, and fog lights). Check the tire pressure and wear of the car, tighten the tire screws according to the specified torque, supplement the tire pressure to the specified value of the model, and rotate the tires according to the wear condition. Check whether the car's exhaust emissions meet the standards.
As a car owner who frequently visits 4S dealerships for maintenance, I always make it a habit to bring three essential documents: the vehicle registration certificate, driver's license, and maintenance manual. The registration certificate verifies basic vehicle information including license plate and registration details; the driver's license confirms my legal driving status; while the maintenance manual records all past service history, allowing staff to quickly review records. During my first maintenance visit, I forgot the manual which caused service delays – since then I've learned to keep it pre-packed in my small bag. Making reservations is also crucial – providing a phone number or APP booking code can help skip queues. Occasionally, I also bring my ID card or insurance policy for identity verification or accident handling purposes. In short, having these prepared ensures smooth maintenance service. I recommend double-checking them before each visit to avoid repeat trips.
