Will car parts be swapped when getting a new car tinted?

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Leah
07/30/25 9:31am
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.
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