What is the difference between buying a car from a car dealership and a 4S store?

[JustinDella]

The differences between buying a car from a car dealership and a 4S store are as follows: 1. Car dealerships are secondary dealers: Secondary dealers do not have their own vehicle inventory; they source cars from 4S stores, and services like maintenance and after-sales are handled at the 4S store. Since they are not directly managed by manufacturers, significant price discounts are often available. 2. Secondary dealers source cars from 4S stores: Car dealerships make extra income by helping 4S stores sell cars. To compete with 4S stores, their quoted prices are often the same as the selling prices of 4S stores. Therefore, bargaining based on this price usually allows buyers to purchase a car at a lower price than at a 4S store. However, secondary dealers lack the repair qualifications and supporting facilities of 4S stores, so 4S stores have an advantage in after-sales service.