Prior to this, in August 2014, Mercedes-Benz announced the first reduction in parts prices; in January 2015, it lowered the second time, with a maximum reduction of 25%; in March 2016, all authorized dealerships of Mercedes-Benz in the Chinese market The recommended retail price of new important consumable parts manufacturers was lowered by an average of 16%; in May 2016, Mercedes-Benz announced a fourth reduction in the price of after-sales parts, with a maximum drop of 40%. The price reduction of after-sales parts will help reduce dealer financial costs and inventory costs, and will also help keep more car buyers at the car terminal. In order to facilitate customer maintenance, the Mercedes me portal will also be launched this month, dedicated to providing one-stop after-sales service for car owners.