What is generally included in free maintenance when buying a car?
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Free maintenance when buying a car means that the 4S dealership usually offers one or several free maintenance services after purchasing a new vehicle. Minor maintenance content: Minor maintenance generally refers to the routine maintenance items performed at the manufacturer's specified time or mileage to ensure vehicle performance after the car has traveled a certain distance. It mainly includes changing the engine oil and oil filter. Minor maintenance timing: The timing of minor maintenance depends on the effective duration or mileage of the engine oil and oil filter used. Different brands and grades of mineral oil, semi-synthetic oil, and fully synthetic oil have varying effective periods, so please follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Oil filters generally come in two types: regular and long-life. Regular oil filters are replaced together with the engine oil, while long-life oil filters have a longer service life.
As an experienced driver who has owned several cars, I've encountered many 'free maintenance with purchase' offers. Typically, the maintenance package provided by 4S dealerships includes oil and oil filter changes - the most basic items since new vehicles require frequent oil changes in the first few years. They usually cover safety inspections like tire pressure checks and brake pad wear evaluation. Some more comprehensive packages might include air filter replacements or inspections of coolant levels and steering systems to ensure smooth vehicle operation. When I last bought a car, they offered three years or 50,000 kilometers of free maintenance, which saved me several thousand yuan. The key is to examine the terms carefully - don't assume everything's included. Sometimes only basic items are covered, while spark plug replacements or major component services may be excluded. Overall, free maintenance with purchase is a cost-effective benefit that reduces future expenses and maintains vehicle condition. I recommend thoroughly reviewing the details before signing any contracts to avoid being misled by advertising claims.
