Core Viewpoint - The automotive service market in Beijing experiences significant price increases during the Spring Festival, driven by high demand and labor shortages, leading to consumer dissatisfaction with service quality and transparency [5][7][9]. Group 1: Price Increases - During the 2026 Spring Festival, the overall price of automotive services in Beijing saw a significant increase, particularly in manual car washing, where prices rose from approximately 50-60 yuan to 100-150 yuan, marking an increase of 66% to 200% [5][6]. - Basic maintenance costs for economy fuel vehicles increased by 80 to 200 yuan, with hourly labor costs rising from 100-150 yuan to 150-230 yuan, reflecting a nearly 50% increase [5][7]. - Emergency repair services also saw price hikes, with battery replacement costs rising from 600-700 yuan to around 1100 yuan due to supply shortages [6][8]. Group 2: Labor Shortages and Service Quality - The automotive service industry faced significant labor shortages during the Spring Festival as many workers returned home, leading to increased labor costs, with some stores paying 2-3 times the regular holiday wages [7][8]. - Despite price increases, many service outlets struggled to maintain service quality, with reports of longer wait times and rushed service leading to unsatisfactory results, such as incomplete cleaning and unnecessary upselling of services [9]. - Consumers expressed frustration over the lack of transparency regarding price changes, with many not being informed of increased charges until arriving at service locations [8][9].