How to Determine if a Car is New When Buying?
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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. Examine the manufacturing date on the certificate of conformity and the engine nameplate, as well as the 4S store's inventory receipt, to check the production date and arrival date, ensuring it is not a stock car. Normally, cars within three months are acceptable. 4. Observe the tire tread hairs. If there are many tread hairs on the surface, it indicates the car has not been driven. If there are some tread hairs but more on the sides, it is still a new car. If the contact surface has no tread hairs or even roots, and the sides have almost none, it means the car has been driven extensively. 5. Inspect the overall appearance and paint for scratches, dents, or color differences. 6. Check the doors, windows, engine compartment, trunk, and glass gaps. When closed, they should align on the same level. Ensure there are no abnormal noises during window and sunroof operation.