How to Distinguish Between Stock Vehicles and New Cars?
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You can identify whether a vehicle is a stock car or a new car by checking the vehicle production nameplate, inspecting the window production date, examining the vehicle identification number (VIN), and inspecting the car chassis. The following are the specific differences between stock vehicles and new cars: Different parts: Stock vehicles have been parked for a longer time than new cars, and various components may show signs of aging, such as tires, batteries, various fluids, rubber products, paint surfaces, and related drainage holes. Different prices: Dealers generally offer discounts and promotions for stock vehicles, so stock cars are usually priced lower than new cars.
When I first bought a car, I relied on experience to identify inventory cars and new cars, mainly by checking the production date label on the door frame or under the hood. The date of a new car is usually within three months. Inventory cars may have been sitting for more than six months, with slight dust on the surface or uneven tire pressure, and the tires may have indentations. For interior details, such as the plastic wrapping on seats, new cars have a strong plastic smell when unwrapped, while inventory cars may show fading or a musty odor. When starting the engine, a new car responds instantly and smoothly, while an inventory car may start slowly with minor vibrations. From the odometer, new cars typically have very low mileage, usually within 50 kilometers, while inventory cars, despite low mileage, show signs of use. Every time I buy a car, I check the smoothness of the paint and interior—inventory cars tend to appear worn.
