How to Identify if a Car is a Stock Vehicle When Purchasing?

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Methods to identify a stock vehicle when purchasing a car: 1. If fluids, electronic components, batteries, rubber seals, tires, metal parts, etc., show signs of aging or rust, it is likely a stock vehicle; 2. A simple determination can be made by checking the vehicle's nameplate located on the passenger side or in the engine compartment. Hazards of stock vehicles: 1. After leaving the factory, various fluids, electronic components, batteries, rubber seals, and tires of a new car, if left parked for a long time without periodic inspection and maintenance, are prone to erosion such as moisture and aging; 2. Only a very few dealers implement periodic inspection and maintenance measures. The cost is actually not high, but it consumes manpower and time. Some 4S stores even have outdoor parking lots where new cars are directly exposed to scorching sun, wind, and rain; 3. For stock vehicles parked for too long, if there is no proper warehouse management, the aging degree of electronic components and rubber products is basically undetectable without professional testing equipment. Many vehicles parked for too long also suffer from lack of oil and power issues.