Can You Refuse to Take Delivery of a Car Older Than 3 Months?

[ReidLee]

If there was a prior agreement with the 4S store regarding the vehicle's production date, you can refuse. If not, the chances of successfully refusing are relatively low. Generally, the industry considers a car as "inventory" if it has been more than 3 months from production to sale. Here are the potential risks of inventory cars: 1. Lubricants, engine oil, and other fluids in the car may oxidize or absorb moisture, leading to suboptimal performance during operation. Non-compliant engine oil could even damage the engine. 2. Prolonged parking can cause consistent directional movement of mechanical parts inside the vehicle, potentially leading to deformation or misalignment over time, making driving hazardous. 3. If the car has been stored outdoors, constant exposure to sun and rain can cause rubber components to age and deform, resulting in issues like cracked wipers, leaking seals, and reduced sound insulation. 4. The car battery relies on engine operation to recharge. Long-term inactivity of an inventory car may leave the battery in a depleted state, significantly shortening its lifespan.