What are the precautions for beginners when picking up a new car?

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AbelFitz
07/29/25 1:35pm
Precautions for beginners when picking up a new car: 1. Check the odometer mileage. Generally, the mileage from the factory to the 4S store should not exceed 20 to 50 kilometers, and in most cases, it should not exceed 10 kilometers; 2. Check the vehicle's manufacturing date. The closer the production date is to the pickup date, the better; 3. Conduct an exterior inspection, mainly to check for color differences or scratches on the new car's paint, especially at the 45-degree angles of the front and rear of the vehicle, as these are the protruding parts of the body and are prone to scratches; 4. Open the engine compartment to check if the interior is clean, start the engine, and listen for any abnormal noises.
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