Is 100 kilometers on a new car at delivery normal?
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Kilometer readings within the range of 0-100 km are considered normal. Here's relevant information: General situation: Typically, new cars arriving at 4S dealerships won't show 0 km on the odometer. After production, manufacturers conduct test drives and evaluations by professionals to identify potential issues. Additionally, some movement occurs during transportation from factory to dealership. Odometer reading isn't the sole criterion for identifying a new car. Key inspection points during delivery: Manufacturing date: Each vehicle has an information plate near the front passenger seat displaying basic model details. Pay special attention to the production date. Generally, if the manufacturing date is within 3 months of delivery, it qualifies as a normal new car.
I also struggled with this issue when I first picked up my new car. My experience is that 100 kilometers is completely within a reasonable range. During transportation, manufacturers need to conduct road tests for several dozen kilometers to check performance, and loading/unloading or repositioning the car on the carrier also requires driving back and forth. During the pre-sale inspection at the 4S store, they drove the car for undercoating and window tinting, moving it around almost seven or eight times in total. I remember specifically checking that the tire hairs were still intact and the brake discs weren’t worn when I picked up the car, which put my mind at ease. However, if the mileage exceeds 150 kilometers, I’d recommend checking the maintenance records. I once heard about someone unknowingly buying a repainted test-drive car sold as new—that’s definitely a scam.
