How to Determine if a Car is New When Buying?

[LaBeckett]

Methods to determine if a car is new when purchasing: 1. Check if the accompanying documents are complete; 2. Verify the certificate of conformity, product manual, invoice, warranty card, etc., one by one; 3. Check the manufacturing date on the certificate of conformity and the engine nameplate, as well as the inventory list from the 4S store, to see the production date and arrival date, confirming whether it is a stock car. Normally, cars within three months are fine; 4. Observe the tire hairs. If there are many tire hairs on the tread, it indicates the car hasn't been driven. If there are some tire hairs but more on the side, it's still a new car. If there are no tire hairs on the contact surface or even at the roots, and few on the sides, it means the car has been driven extensively; 5. Inspect the overall appearance and paint for scratches, dents, or color differences; 6. Check the condition of doors, windows, engine compartment, trunk, and glass gaps. After closing, they should be aligned on the same level, and there should be no abnormal noises when raising or lowering the windows, including the sunroof.