A student in Malaysia was shocked to receive a RM879.20 bill for a routine 10,000km car service, a significant increase from her previous service cost of RM83.20. After questioning the staff, she discovered many items on the service list were deemed mandatory. The internet rallied behind her, sharing similar horror stories about the service center. The center attempted to offer discount vouchers, but the student declined and awaits a resolution from headquarters.
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When the story went viral on social media, the service centre tried to smooth things over by offering discount vouchers – essentially trying to hush-hush the situation with the corporate equivalent of “here’s some candy, please stop crying.” Many car owners mistakenly believe every service must be done at authorized centres to protect their warranty, a misconception that often leads to unnecessary expenses.
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