Is It Advisable to Buy a New Car That Has Been in Stock for a Long Time?

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It is not recommended to purchase a new car that has been in stock for a long time. This is because such vehicles have been parked for extended periods without undergoing periodic inspections and maintenance. Additionally, due to the lack of proper storage management, many stock cars are stored outdoors, exposed to sun and rain, which can lead to moisture damage and aging of electronic components and rubber parts. Typically, a car is considered a stock vehicle if it has been in inventory for more than three months or half a year. For imported cars, due to factors like transportation cycles, vehicles manufactured over a year ago are also classified as stock cars. For cars that have been parked for too long, the aging of electronic components and rubber parts is often undetectable without professional testing equipment. Moreover, many vehicles that have been in stock for extended periods may also suffer from issues like lack of oil or battery power.