What is the difference between Bosch Car Service maintenance and 4S shops?
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Here are the differences between Bosch Car Service maintenance and 4S shops: 1. Warranty aspect: If vehicle malfunctions occur at Bosch Car Service due to improper handling by social repair shops, use of non-genuine parts (e.g., leakage caused by improper installation of seals, engine failure due to inferior oil, etc.), and failure to provide maintenance contracts (repair orders), maintenance items, quality inspection reports, or completion certificates (copies), the quality warranty cannot be claimed. If vehicle damage is caused by the owner's failure to use, maintain, or repair the product correctly as required by the user manual (e.g., arbitrarily changing maintenance intervals or mileage, not replacing wear parts on time, etc.), the quality warranty cannot be claimed. Compared to 4S shops, Bosch Car Service channels may use non-genuine parts, lack professional equipment, or have substandard worker skills. 2. Maintenance aspect: All maintenance and repairs conducted at Bosch Car Service must comply with the vehicle manufacturer's maintenance manual and technical requirements. Many automakers require vehicles under warranty to be serviced at 4S shops; otherwise, the warranty will be void. 4S shops have significant advantages over external maintenance. When applying for the three guarantees or quality warranty at a 4S shop, it is necessary to present the maintenance contract (repair order), maintenance items, quality inspection report, and completion certificate (copy) from the social repair shop.
My driving experience tells me that Bosch Car Service and 4S stores are quite different, mainly in terms of brand focus and service methods. Bosch Car Service is a chain maintenance center that can repair multiple brands, using third-party or its own parts, which is cheaper. For example, I only spent 300 yuan on an oil change last time, but the parts may not be original. 4S stores specialize in specific brand cars, such as my Honda going to a Honda 4S store. They only use original parts, ensuring good compatibility, and it's safest to go there during the warranty period to avoid losing the warranty. However, 4S stores charge higher service fees, and appointments can be troublesome, requiring dedicated time. Overall, if the car is old or under financial pressure, Bosch is more cost-effective, saving time and money; but for new cars or potential faults, 4S stores are more reliable, ensuring peace of mind. As for the quality of parts, I often hear friends complain that parts replaced at Bosch sometimes aren't durable and need re-repair, which is not as good as the one-step solution at 4S stores.
