What are the precautions for buying a new car?
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1. Inspect the vehicle's paint surface: Visually examine the body paint for scratches and wear. Check for color differences under ample sunlight by opening doors and adjusting angles to observe light reflections from various perspectives to assess panel smoothness. If available, use a paint thickness gauge for verification. 2. Examine bodywork quality: Verify whether connection gaps between components like the hood, doors, fuel cap, taillights, and headlights are even. Uneven gaps may indicate part replacements. Also inspect seals around windows and doors for damage to prevent water leakage during rain. 3. Check the vehicle identification plate: Located on the driver's side door or in the engine compartment, confirm the VIN consistency and check if the manufacturing date is too distant. Generally, if exceeding six months, the vehicle might be inventory stock or a test-drive model.