How Long Does a Car Need to Sit to Be Considered a Stock Vehicle?

[JuneLee]

Stock vehicles generally refer to domestically produced cars that have been in storage for over 3 months and imported cars for over a year, but there are no specific regulations regarding the exact timeframe. Below are detailed explanations about stock vehicles: 1. Stock vehicles mainly refer to cars that have been parked outdoors for extended periods, leading to reduced paint gloss, shortened shelf life of engine oil, and prolonged static load on the four tires, which accelerates rubber aging. 2. Indeed, there are many cars in the market that have been in storage for over 6 months, and those exceeding 1 year are considered severely aged stock vehicles. Due to the large size, high cost, and significant storage expenses of vehicles, along with the substantial capital they tie up for dealers, dealers are not allowed to keep inventory vehicles for extended periods.