What does it mean to be out of warranty at a 4S shop?
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Being out of warranty at a 4S shop usually refers to two situations. The first situation is that the vehicle is not maintained at the 4S shop during the warranty period, and the owner chooses to have it serviced elsewhere. The second situation is that the vehicle is not maintained within the time or mileage specified by the manufacturer. Whether it is the specified time or mileage, as long as one of them expires, it is considered out of warranty. After being out of warranty at a 4S shop, you cannot enjoy warranty services. Most new cars come with a three-year or 100,000-kilometer vehicle warranty, whichever comes first. If a new car within the warranty period is not serviced at the 4S shop, once any quality issues arise, the car dealer will refuse to provide warranty services, citing the reason that the new car was not maintained or repaired at the 4S shop or designated service station. After being out of warranty at a 4S shop, you can choose to have your car serviced elsewhere or continue to go to the 4S shop for maintenance, depending on your actual car usage habits and time. If it is not a luxury car, you can opt for external maintenance because domestic models are basically mature in terms of parts and repair technology, and the technical level of external repair shops is generally not worse than that of 4S shops, with corresponding price advantages. If it is a niche car, it is recommended to go to the 4S shop for maintenance. Many small repair shops may not have experience with these niche models, making it difficult to find parts.
