Long-Distance Travel During Chuseok Holiday... Make Sure to Get a Free Vehicle Inspection First

Five Domestic Automakers Simultaneously Launch Service

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] In celebration of the Chuseok holiday, the automotive industry is launching free inspection services simultaneously. Especially during the holiday period, many undertake long-distance driving, making pre-departure vehicle inspections essential for safe driving.

On the 19th, the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association announced that it will conduct free autumn vehicle inspection services in collaboration with domestic automakers. The free inspections, held from the 23rd to the 25th, will be available at 22 directly operated service centers and 1,369 Blue Hands locations for Hyundai Motor Company, and at 18 directly operated service centers and 798 AutoQ locations for Kia Motors. Additionally, Korea GM will provide the service at 9 directly operated service centers, Renault Samsung Motors at 12 directly operated service centers, and SsangYong Motor at 2 directly operated service centers.

Customers visiting designated service centers during the free inspection period can have their engine, air conditioning, braking system status, tire air pressure and wear condition, coolant and various oils, wipers, and fuse status checked. If necessary, some consumable parts such as fuses will be provided free of charge. Service hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Class Hyosung will offer free inspection services to Mercedes-Benz customers visiting any of its 11 official The Class Hyosung service centers nationwide until the 29th of next month.

The inspection targets include coolant, engine oil, tires, and brakes, which must be checked before long-distance driving. Additionally, to ensure a comfortable vehicle interior, indoor air purification filters (excluding labor costs) will be sold at a 15% discount.

For models manufactured before connectivity features were installed, a free installation service of the 'Mercedes me Digital Assistant' is also provided. This device links the vehicle and smartphone to help customers experience various digital services offered by Mercedes-Benz.

There is also a service to reduce the burden of replacing consumable parts before long-distance driving. Volkswagen Korea will run the ‘Volkswagen Service Package’ promotion at 35 Volkswagen service centers nationwide until the 8th of next month.

The 'Volkswagen Service Package' is a service package product that offers up to a 30% discount on maintenance services for major consumable parts. Additionally, it provides two extra free vehicle regular inspection services.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.