Will the car be washed during the first maintenance?
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During the first maintenance, the car will be washed, but car washing is not included in the maintenance items. However, most 4S dealerships will provide a free car wash as a complimentary service. Precautions for the first maintenance include: 1. Make an appointment in advance; 2. Bring necessary items such as the maintenance manual and vehicle registration; 3. Record any faults or questions encountered during daily driving and inform the staff during the first maintenance registration. The first maintenance is the car's initial service, performed at the end of the break-in period. Maintenance items include changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the air filter, checking the levels of various fluids, inspecting the generator belt and wiper blades for damage, checking tire pressure, and examining the chassis and all switches in the vehicle.
I remember when I took my new car for its first maintenance, I specifically asked the staff about car washing. They explained that the first maintenance mainly focuses on core items like engine inspection and oil change, while car washing depends on the specific dealership's policy. The one I went to happened to have an available bay, so they quickly rinsed the car body but didn't do a detailed wash. Later, a friend went for maintenance at another 4S dealership where they were so busy they didn't even have time to drink water, let alone wash cars. Actually, it's best to confirm with the after-sales service in advance – some dealerships include it in their service list, especially luxury brands or during promotions. If you really want a car wash, it's better to go directly to a professional car wash. The focus of first maintenance should be letting the technicians thoroughly inspect the chassis and electronic systems – areas where new cars are prone to minor issues.
