What should be paid attention to during the first car maintenance, and what should be noted after the first maintenance?
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1. Before the first maintenance, fully understand whether your car has any other faults or questions, and record them. When registering for the first maintenance, inform the 4S shop about these items that need to be checked. 2. Before maintenance, read the user manual to understand the general content of this maintenance and any items that require self-payment. A few days before the maintenance, call the 4S shop to schedule the maintenance time. 3. During maintenance, prepare the user manual (must bring), driving license, digital camera or smartphone (better to bring, useful). 4. For the first maintenance, it is best to bring along an experienced driver or at least a relative or friend to help take care of things. 5. Before maintenance, organize the items in the car. It is best to keep valuable small items at home or carry them with you, such as mobile phones, laptops, Bluetooth headsets, etc., to prevent loss. 6. When registering for maintenance, do not be fooled by the 4S receptionist into adding various additives or oils. The free items are sufficient. Since these free maintenance items are stipulated, they have already fully considered the car's maintenance needs. If you think adding certain additives or oils is useful, it is better to purchase them yourself from an auto parts store after the maintenance, then open the oil cap and add them yourself. You will find that this can save a lot of money. 7. After the car enters the maintenance workshop, it is best to follow along personally. This way, you can observe the entire maintenance process, especially supervising the materials used by the maintenance workers and their work attitude. The attitude of the maintenance workers towards the car is completely different when the owner is present. Moreover, following the process allows you to learn some simple repair techniques and understand the basic structure of your car, which is very practical for handling emergency situations on the road in the future. 8. After the normal maintenance is completed, urge the maintenance technician to address any other faults discovered earlier. If parts need to be replaced, insist on replacement and do not compromise. This is within the free warranty period; after the warranty period, you will have to pay out of pocket.
The first maintenance is the initial service for a new car, which must be done on time and according to the mileage, usually between 3,000 to 5,000 kilometers—don't miss the deadline. When I went, I brought the maintenance manual, vehicle license, and the car itself, and made an appointment in advance to avoid long queues. At the service center, they changed the engine oil and oil filter, checked tire pressure, brake pad wear, whether the lights were working, and the fluid levels in the engine compartment. I reminded the technician to listen for any unusual sounds, such as brake squealing, and to fix any issues for peace of mind. After the first maintenance, I developed a habit of servicing the car every 5,000 kilometers, avoiding aggressive driving like sudden acceleration or braking to extend the vehicle's lifespan. I regularly check dashboard warning lights, such as the oil light—if it comes on, I address it immediately. Before winter, I also check the antifreeze to prevent freezing damage. These small details save a lot of money and make driving much smoother.
