How Long Does It Take for an Imported Car to Be Considered a Stock Car?

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DiKyle
07/24/25 7:24am
Stock cars refer to vehicles that have been manufactured and left the factory but remain unsold for more than 3 months. Due to the import process, it takes 1-2 months for imported cars to be transported from abroad to the domestic market, so any car unsold for more than half a year is considered a stock car. Below is some relevant information: 1. Stock Cars: There is no clear legal definition for stock cars, but the term "stock car" is indeed used in the automotive sales industry. It generally refers to cars that have been in stock for more than 6 months without being sold. As a commodity, cars are large in size, expensive, and incur high storage costs, while also tying up a significant amount of the dealer's capital. Therefore, dealers usually do not allow inventory cars to remain in stock for too long. 2. Precautions: When purchasing a new car, it's important to check the manufacturing date of the car to avoid buying a stock car.
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AlejandroLynn
08/11/25 3:07am
When I was buying a car before, I specifically researched the concept of imported stock vehicles. Generally speaking, the entire process from production to shipping, customs clearance, and transportation to the 4S store takes about three to four months for imported cars. The industry generally considers imported cars that have been parked in warehouses or showrooms for more than half a year as stock vehicles. When I went to pick a car myself, I paid special attention to the production nameplate on the door frame. For example, last year, I was interested in a German SUV, and the nameplate showed it had been out of the factory for eight months. Although the salesperson emphasized it was a new car, a careful inspection revealed slight cracks in the tires and insufficient battery voltage, so I decisively gave up. In fact, stock vehicles are not necessarily problematic cars; the key lies in the parking conditions. Those stored in indoor garages with regular maintenance may be in better condition than those parked outdoors for three months.
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