Is a car over 3 months old considered a stock vehicle?
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Three months does not count as a stock vehicle. Here are some tips to avoid purchasing a stock vehicle: Check the vehicle's nameplate: Every car has its own 'ID card,' which is the vehicle nameplate. The nameplate contains various information, including the engine model, engine displacement, and the vehicle's production date. The nameplate is usually located on one side of the engine, sometimes in a more hidden spot. Some nameplates are found on the left side when you open the right car door. Additionally, for vans, the nameplate is typically on the pillar behind the passenger seat. Check the front windshield: The production date of the glass is usually found in the corner of the front windshield. Unless the glass has been replaced due to damage, this date should not differ significantly from the vehicle's production date. Check the VIN: Similarly, below the front windshield, there is a 17-digit VIN code, commonly referred to as the vehicle identification number. It is broadly divided into three parts: the World Manufacturer Identifier (positions 1-3), the Vehicle Descriptor Section (positions 4-9), and the Vehicle Identifier Section (positions 10-17). The most important digit to note is the 10th one, which indicates the production year. If this year is significantly older than the current one, the car is likely a long-standing stock vehicle. Check the engine: Normally, the engine compartment should be clean, the engine should start quickly and run smoothly without shaking, and you should feel little to no vibration when touching the engine. Inside the car, the engine noise should be barely audible.
