How Many Months Old is Considered a Stock Car?

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VanKaylee
07/24/25 6:27pm
Vehicles that remain unsold in the main warehouse for over a year are considered stock cars. There is no specific time point or definition for stock cars, as it normally takes a certain amount of time for a car to go through production, off the assembly line, to the general distributor, main warehouse, and then to the dealership. Below is additional information: 1. Maintenance of stock cars: The correct practice for dealers is to periodically charge the battery and perform maintenance on vehicles that have been in the main warehouse for over 6 months without being sold, start the engine to circulate the fluids, and move the vehicle to prevent tire aging. 2. Identifying stock cars: Identifying a stock car is a very simple matter. Compare the manufacturing date on the vehicle's nameplate with the manufacturing date on the certificate of conformity—the two must match. Additionally, check if the VIN code and engine number on the certificate of conformity match those on the original vehicle.
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