Will exceeding the second maintenance time void the warranty?
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After the car reaches its second maintenance, exceeding the time limit is not a problem and will not void the warranty. Things to note for the second maintenance: 1. Go for maintenance on time: Even if the car hasn't been driven much and the mileage is insufficient, it's still necessary to go to the 4S shop for maintenance. This is because even if the car isn't driven, there will still be wear and tear. For example, engine oil, under the harsh conditions of high temperature and high pressure inside the engine, its shelf life will be significantly shortened, and its performance will greatly decline. Over time, it won't be able to protect the engine. Therefore, even if the car's mileage is low, it's still necessary to regularly change the engine oil and oil filter. 2. Not going to the 4S shop doesn't count as voiding the warranty: Since 2017, the "Regulations on the Administration of Motor Vehicle Maintenance" clearly stipulate that manufacturers and 4S shops cannot refuse to provide warranty services for vehicles on the grounds that maintenance was not performed at an officially authorized shop. This means car owners are free to choose where to have their cars repaired. Except for automobile manufacturers fulfilling their responsibilities for defective automobile product recalls and the "three guarantees" for automobile quality, no unit or individual may force or covertly force the designation of a maintenance operator.
