How to Identify Whether a Car is New?
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Identifying whether a car is new can be determined based on the manufacturing date and brake discs. Below is relevant information on how to identify if a car is new: 1. Check the manufacturing date: The manufacturing date of the vehicle is the same as on the certificate of conformity, and it is usually difficult to alter. If the manufacturing date exceeds 15 days, then it is an old car. 2. Inspect the brake discs: Most small passenger vehicles nowadays use disc brakes (at least the front brakes are disc brakes), and examining the brake discs is a very reliable method. Generally, after driving more than 200 kilometers, the brake pads will leave obvious marks on the brake discs.
I often give my friends advice on buying cars, and identifying whether it's a new car is crucial. First, check the odometer—how many kilometers has the new car driven? Normally, it should be under 50 km; more than that might mean it's been test-driven or damaged during transport. Also, inspect the exterior carefully: the paint should be evenly reflective with no scratches; the tire treads should be deep and new; and the rims should show no wear. For the interior: the seats should have no sitting marks, plastic parts should be shiny, and the dashboard should be free of fingerprints. Don’t overlook the paperwork: the invoice date and production date should match, and check the VIN to ensure it was manufactured this year. Don’t forget to test-drive it to feel if the engine runs smoothly and accelerates seamlessly. A new car also has that fresh plastic smell, and the document folder should be complete, including the warranty card. Go through all these points, and you can be pretty confident.
