How Many Months Old is Considered a Stock Car?
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There is no set time point or definition for a stock car. Normally, a car goes through production, assembly line completion, distribution to the main dealer, storage in the main warehouse, and then to sub-dealers, all of which take a certain amount of time. Typically, a stock car refers to a vehicle that has remained unsold in the main warehouse for over a year. Below is relevant information: 1. Long-term parking is most harmful to cars. The correct practice for dealers handling stock cars 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. They should also start the engine to circulate fluids and move the vehicle to prevent tire aging. 2. Identifying a stock car is a very simple matter. Check the manufacturing date on the vehicle's nameplate and the production date on the certificate of conformity—both must match. Additionally, verify that the VIN code and engine number on the certificate of conformity match those on the original vehicle. 3. For inspecting stock cars, those over a year old should be checked for exterior paint discoloration, wiper blade and tire aging to determine whether they were stored indoors or outdoors. Inspect the engine compartment belt pulley and door/window seals for integrity. After turning off the engine, leave the headlights on for 10 minutes to see if the battery can start the vehicle normally. Observe whether the engine runs smoothly without abnormal vibrations to assess performance.
