What is Service cost and resale?

Scheduled service intervals, labour rates, parts price and expected resale value.

Short answer

Ask for the brand's published service-cost schedule for 5 years/50,000 km in writing.

Service cost and resale when buying a car

Scheduled service intervals, labour rates, parts price and expected resale value.

Why it matters: Two cars at the same price can differ by a lakh over five years in service and depreciation.

Look for: Ask for the brand's published service-cost schedule for 5 years/50,000 km in writing.

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