A car owner, who also creates content for car enthusiasts, investigates the cost of changing engine oil at different car centers. He calls various service centers, including Kia's official service center, and compares prices. He finds that prices vary significantly, even between the same service center. The owner interviews a local car center owner, who explains that the price difference is due to various factors, including the type of oil used, labor costs, and the cost of parts.
The local car center owner offers a significantly lower price for an oil change, which the content creator finds to be a good deal. He also learns that some car centers may charge more for labor and parts, and that it's possible to save money by buying oil and filters online and having them installed at a local car center.
The content creator concludes that it's possible to save money on oil changes by doing some research and comparing prices, and that not all car centers are created equal. He also emphasizes the importance of good service and a clean engine.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The cost of changing engine oil at different car centers can vary significantly.
2. The narrator called Kia's official service center and received different prices for the same service.
3. The narrator visited a local car center and compared prices with other car centers in the area.
4. The cost of changing engine oil at a local car center was significantly cheaper than at the official service center.
5. The narrator learned that the price difference is due to the cost of labor, oil, and parts.
6. The narrator interviewed the owner of a local car center, who explained the distribution method of oil and parts.
7. The owner stated that the price of oil and parts varies depending on the size of the distributor and the amount used.
8. The narrator learned that the cost of changing engine oil at a local car center can be as low as 28,000 won.
9. The narrator compared prices for changing engine oil at different car centers, including Kia, Auto Q, and Ojeong Seop Center.
10. The narrator found that the price of changing engine oil at a local car center can be significantly cheaper than at an official service center.
11. The narrator learned that some car centers may charge extra for VAT, while others may not.
12. The narrator was told that some car centers may try to charge more for labor or parts based on the customer's appearance or age.
13. The narrator learned that it's possible to buy oil and parts directly from the internet and have them serviced at a local car center.
14. The narrator estimated that the cost of changing engine oil using this method can be around 20,000 to 30,000 won.
Please note that these facts are based on the narrator's experience and may not be representative of all car centers or service providers.