How to Check if a Car is a Stock Vehicle?
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You can determine whether a car is a stock vehicle by checking the vehicle nameplate, tire wear and production date, exhaust pipe inner wall, and engine compartment. Below are the detailed methods for identifying a stock vehicle: 1. Check the vehicle nameplate: The nameplate is usually located below the B-pillar on the passenger side. Look at the manufacturing date. If the manufacturing date is within three months of the purchase date, it is not a stock vehicle. If it exceeds three months, it can be considered a stock vehicle. 2. Check tire wear and production date: New car tires show minimal wear, and the tread hairs on the tire sidewalls are clearly visible. Stock vehicles lack these tread hairs. The tire sidewall has a series of numbers, such as 0717. The latter two digits (17) represent the production year, while the first two digits (07) represent the week. For example, 0717 means the tire was produced in the 7th week of 2017, i.e., mid-February 2017. Compare this with the vehicle's production date on the nameplate. If the dates are close, it is not a stock vehicle. A significant difference indicates a stock vehicle. 3. Check the exhaust pipe inner wall: Insert a finger into the exhaust pipe. If the finger remains clean, it is a new car; if dirty, it is a stock vehicle. 4. Check the engine compartment: Open the hood and inspect the engine compartment. A thick layer of dust or oil stains suggests the car has been parked for too long, confirming it as a stock vehicle.
