How to Determine if It's a New Car?

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OFinley
07/29/25 5:19pm
Here are the methods to determine if it's a new car: 1. Overall appearance: Check if there is any paint peeling on the car's exterior. 2. Interior accessories: Look for any water stain marks on the interior components. 3. Friction marks: Check if there are obvious friction marks on the wheels. 4. Exhaust: Observe the color of the exhaust. 5. Glass interior: Inspect the glass for any scratches inside. 6. Air conditioning: Test the cooling and heating effects of the air conditioning. 7. Manufacturing date: Check the manufacturing date on the car's nameplate. Below is extended information on precautions for using a new car: 1. Warm-up: Always warm up the new car before starting. 2. Sudden acceleration: Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration to prevent damage to the car's components. 3. Engine RPM: Control the engine RPM during the break-in period to avoid damaging the engine with excessively high RPM. 4. Maintenance: Change the gear oil after driving 2,000 kilometers and pay attention to the car's maintenance. 5. Dashcam: Install a dashcam with full insurance on the new car to avoid unnecessary disputes and losses.
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