Is it normal for a new car to have minor scratches upon delivery?
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It is normal for a new car to have minor scratches upon delivery. Every newly delivered car has scratches to varying degrees because the hardness of the original factory paint is generally around H, while the hardness of dust and sand particles is much higher than that of the paint. Without paint protection and improper cleaning methods, minor scratches are inevitable. The precautions for car delivery are as follows: 1. Inspect the body paint: Park the vehicle in an outdoor area with sufficient light to check the body paint for any scratches, wear, unevenness, or transparency under sunlight reflection. 2. Check the nameplate: Open the door; the car's nameplate is located near the driver's side door or B-pillar. Verify the relevant information on the nameplate. 3. Inspect cleanliness and engine oil: Open the engine compartment to ensure it is clean, free of dirt or dust, and check if the engine oil and other fluids are at adequate levels. 4. Verify basic functions: Manually check if the doors open and close smoothly, if the windows roll up and down properly, if there is any strong odor inside the car, if the air conditioning cools, if the wipers function correctly, and if the lights turn on normally. 5. Engine inspection: Start the engine to feel if the idle is stable, if there is noticeable noise inside the car, and if the steering wheel vibrates significantly. 6. Check for complete documentation: Ensure all relevant vehicle documents are present, such as the purchase invoice, certificate of conformity, vehicle consistency certificate, vehicle registration certificate, warranty certificate, vehicle user manual, and new car delivery confirmation form.
