How to Identify New Cars and Stock Cars?
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Methods to identify new cars and stock cars are as follows: 1. Check the vehicle identification plate: The vehicle identification plate is usually located below the B-pillar on the passenger side and is easy to find. The vehicle identification plate is a label that indicates the basic characteristics of the vehicle, including the manufacturer, model, engine power, total weight, load capacity or passenger capacity, production number, production date, and manufacturer name. First, look at the manufacturing date. If the manufacturing date is within three months of the purchase date, it is not a stock car. If it exceeds three months, it can generally be considered a stock car. 2. Check tire wear and production date: Generally, new car tires show little to no wear. The tread hairs on the tire sidewalls should be clearly visible. If no tread hairs are found, caution is needed. Next, check the tire's production date. There is a series of numbers on the tire sidewall, such as 0717. The latter two digits (17) represent the production year, and the first two digits (07) represent the week, meaning the tire was produced in the seventh week of 2017. This allows you to calculate the tire's production date, which would be mid-February 2017. Then, compare it with the vehicle's production date on the identification plate. If the dates are close, it indicates the car is not a stock car. If there is a significant gap, be cautious. 3. Check the inside of the exhaust pipe: Insert a finger into the exhaust pipe. If the finger comes out clean, it is a new car. If it is dirty, be cautious. A new car's exhaust pipe should not be dirty. Additionally, the mileage on the odometer should not be the primary reference. 4. Inspect the engine compartment: Open the hood and check the engine compartment. If there is a thick layer of dust or oil stains, it suggests the car has been parked for too long or has been driven extensively. Also, carefully inspect the components in the compartment for deformation, discoloration, neatness, or signs of removal. 5. Check for aging or detached rubber parts: Open the doors and trunk lid, and carefully inspect the rubber seals. If the door seals are detached or show signs of aging, it indicates the car has been parked for a long time. Pull the seal at the door seam; if there are no signs of replacement, it is likely a new car. 6. Check the foot pedals: Open the door and inspect the foot pedals thoroughly, including the gaps. If the pedals show wear or excessive dust in the gaps, it might be a test-drive car or a stock car. If the pedals are clean, it is likely a new car.
