Why car dealers buy silica gel
- August 18, 2023
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The situation with warranty repairs in Russia is quite tense: for the most part, representative offices of imported brands that currently do not even deliver cars to our
The situation with warranty repairs in Russia is quite tense: for the most part, representative offices of imported brands that currently do not even deliver cars to our country, fulfill warranty obligations, but there are much more delays and expectations than before. We need to look for solutions, not just in terms of supply.
Despite an unprecedented wave of sanctions, monstrous restrictive barriers and ten thousand “spells in the wheel”, the Russian car market is holding up. To cling. There are no fewer cars, and on the roads there are not only “Chinese” interspersed with “Lada”. At what price is another question.
Original spare parts come in “goat trails”, but their volume and variety leave much to be desired. So with any repair, especially warranty, which according to strict regulations must be carried out exclusively by the “original”, you need to take with you not only a warehouse, but also ingenuity.
One of the most popular “returnable” and “warranty” units is headlights. Fogging is a reason to apply, and while the dealer networks of famous brands are “still breathing”, every owner of a car with a warranty strives to be on time with this appeal. It’s fogged up – here’s a photo confirmation – please change it. Naturally, there are no such quantities of optics left in Russian warehouses, and there is no obligation in the manual to replace them. There is a task to beat sweating. And he is defeated, and very successful.
That’s right, according to the old tradition – using silica gel, a bag that is fixed in the guts of a headlamp or lantern. “Smart chemistry” quickly collects moisture, keeping the light device transparent and protecting it from internal corrosion. However, not all car owners know that a silica gel bag is a “consumable” that must be replaced periodically.
If this is not done, then over time it will become saturated with moisture, become dull, and then “scatter” from the “lamp”, forcing you to remove the headlight and chat for a long time, getting out the remnants of the balls shakes . To avoid this, silica gel should be replaced at least every two years. Repeated treatment, swearing and long, at least a few hours, mechanical torment with consequences are not worth hundreds of rubles, which a “replaceable cartridge” will cost.
Therefore, many dealer services simply change silica gel to constantly serve customers and do not experience any problems. The cheapest solution is known as preventive.
Manufacturer’s photo.
Despite an unprecedented wave of sanctions, monstrous restrictive barriers and ten thousand “spells in the wheel”, the Russian car market is holding up. To cling. There are no fewer cars, and on the roads there are not only “Chinese” interspersed with “Lada”. At what price is another question.
Original spare parts come in “goat trails”, but their volume and variety leave much to be desired. So with any repair, especially warranty, which according to strict regulations must be carried out exclusively by the “original”, you need to take with you not only a warehouse, but also ingenuity.
One of the most popular “returnable” and “warranty” units is headlights. Fogging is a reason to apply, and while the dealer networks of famous brands are “still breathing”, every owner of a car with a warranty strives to be on time with this appeal. It’s fogged up – here’s a photo confirmation – please change it. Naturally, there are no such quantities of optics left in Russian warehouses, and there is no obligation in the manual to replace them. There is a task to beat sweating. And he is defeated, and very successful.
That’s right, according to the old tradition – using silica gel, a bag that is fixed in the guts of a headlamp or lantern. “Smart chemistry” quickly collects moisture, keeping the light device transparent and protecting it from internal corrosion. However, not all car owners know that a silica gel bag is a “consumable” that must be replaced periodically.
If this is not done, then over time it will become saturated with moisture, become dull, and then “scatter” from the “lamp”, forcing you to remove the headlight and chat for a long time, getting out the remnants of the balls shakes . To avoid this, silica gel should be replaced at least every two years. Repeated treatment, swearing and long, at least a few hours, mechanical torment with consequences are not worth hundreds of rubles, which a “replaceable cartridge” will cost.
Therefore, many dealer services simply change silica gel to constantly serve customers and do not experience any problems. The cheapest solution is known as preventive.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
