How to Identify a Stock Vehicle?

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SanJude
07/24/25 8:22pm
Methods to identify a stock vehicle include: 1. Check the vehicle's nameplate: Generally located on both sides of the door, the nameplate can be seen upon opening the door. It displays the vehicle's production date, and if it exceeds 6 months, it is considered a stock vehicle; 2. Inspect the production date on the tires: Typically, the last two digits indicate the year of production, while the first two digits represent the week of production in that year; 3. Open the hood to check for accumulated dust on the engine or signs of screw tampering, which may indicate the vehicle is older or has been repaired; 4. Check the mileage on the car's dashboard and inspect whether the dashboard has been dismantled.
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