Will the first maintenance still be covered if it's overdue by 3 months?
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First maintenance will not be covered if it's overdue by 3 months. Below is relevant information about first maintenance: 1. Content of minor maintenance: Minor maintenance generally refers to routine maintenance items performed at the manufacturer's specified time or mileage when the vehicle has traveled a certain distance to ensure vehicle performance. It mainly includes engine oil and oil filter replacement. 2. Content of major maintenance: Major maintenance refers to routine maintenance performed at the manufacturer's specified time or mileage, including replacement of engine oil, oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter. In addition to engine oil and oil filter replacement, major vehicle maintenance also includes air filter and fuel filter replacement.
That day I was so busy after buying the new car that I completely forgot about it. When I remembered, the first service was already over three months late—I was frantic! I called the dealership to ask if they’d still honor the warranty. They checked the records and said I was lucky because they were in a promotional period and being lenient, but I’d have to pay a small fee for an inspection. In the end, it cost me 200 yuan to settle it, but they warned me that next time I must be on time, or I might lose the entire free warranty coverage. Generally, warranty contracts state that the first service must be done within three months or 3,000 kilometers—missing it counts as a breach, which could mean fees or even voiding the entire service. I suggest you contact your dealer ASAP to plead your case. Bring your purchase documents and be sincere—don’t wait until it gets worse. Remember, maintenance isn’t just about changing the oil; they also check the brakes and engine to prevent small issues from turning into big problems.
