How Many Kilometers Can a Car Drive and Still Be Considered New?
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A car is considered new if it has been driven less than 100 kilometers. Precautions for using a new car include: 1. Maintain smooth acceleration, avoid sudden throttle inputs, and do not let the engine RPM run too high; 2. Before starting, ensure the water temperature reaches at least 50 degrees Celsius, start in a low gear, and shift to a higher gear after 1 kilometer; 3. Shift gears promptly while driving, avoid prolonged use of a single gear, and do not use high gears for low-speed driving or low gears for high-speed driving. The method for attaching labels to new car windows is: 1. Remove the static cling sticker entirely from its packaging; 2. Peel the static cling sticker off its backing paper; 3. Smoothly apply it to the desired surface and flatten it out.
As a car enthusiast who often helps friends pick out cars, I think the standards for what counts as a new car are quite vague, but it's generally accepted that anything under 100 kilometers is considered new. When I bought my own car, the odometer showed just over 20 kilometers—it was shipped directly from the factory. The dealer explained that some mileage comes from factory testing, but anything over 100 kilometers might indicate it was a showroom model or a test drive car, so you need to be careful. Checking a new car isn't just about the mileage; you should also inspect tire wear and engine condition to avoid being sold a high-mileage car as new. It's best to verify the invoice and manufacturing date when taking delivery. Cars under 100 kilometers usually still qualify for full new-car warranties, giving peace of mind for daily use.
