How to Distinguish Between Stock Vehicles and New Cars?

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JourneyMarie
07/30/25 7:51am
Methods to distinguish between stock vehicles and new cars are: 1. Check the manufacturing nameplate: Below the B-pillar on the right side of the vehicle, there is a nameplate that indicates the vehicle's production date, engine parameters, and other information; 2. Inspect the glass: The car glass will have the production date and year marked on it; 3. Examine the tires: Determine the production time by checking the tire's manufacturing date; 4. Open the engine compartment: Start the engine and check if the interior is clean. Potential issues with stock vehicles include: 1. Various fluids, electronic components, batteries, rubber seals, and tires may suffer from moisture and aging due to prolonged storage without periodic inspection and maintenance; 2. Lack of periodic maintenance measures; 3. For vehicles stored for too long without proper warehouse management, the aging of electronic components and rubber products may not be inspected, leading to issues like lack of oil or power.
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