Will car parts be swapped when getting a new car tinted?
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The possibility of car parts being swapped when getting a new car tinted exists, but it's very small. Reasons for this judgment: Cars shouldn't stay overnight at repair shops because parts might be swapped. This isn't groundless speculation - there have been actual cases reported in the news. For example, an Audi repair cost over 100,000 yuan with many old parts being swapped, and the famous case of adding sugar to oil filters to increase repair costs. How to prevent part swapping: It's recommended to mark key car parts, record their serial numbers, and take photos; use seals on the engine hood, trunk lid, and doors; when the 4S shop prepares parts for maintenance, request to unseal them in your presence.
Bro, I just got my car wrapped, and you really gotta keep an eye out! I’ve heard some shady shops pull tricks like swapping parts. For example, while you’re sipping tea, they might replace the original door handle covers with old ones and then claim ‘they broke during removal, so you need new ones,’ scamming you out of 200 bucks. Small parts like mirror covers and wiper clips are also easy targets for swapping. It’s best to watch the whole process, especially when picking up the car—check every item against the delivery list. Don’t be lazy; we pay for wraps to protect the car, not to get fleeced.
