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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