What are the reasons why stock cars are not good?
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The reasons why stock cars are not good are as follows: 1. The warranty period for many tires is calculated from the time the car is completed, and the general warranty period for tires is two years. This means that if the car is "stocked" for half a year, the tire warranty period is reduced by a quarter. 2. Generally, dealers will not invest a lot of money in warehouses, so during the stocking process, the vehicles will inevitably experience direct sunlight and rain "baptism," and the exposed rubber parts, such as wipers and waterproof strips, are prone to aging. 3. Since the car has not been driven for a long time, the engine oil inside may deteriorate, affecting the car's lubrication effect. 4. Stock cars not only have potential safety hazards in terms of quality but should also be priced much lower than new cars.
Having been in the car industry for over a decade, I often see issues with stock vehicles, mainly due to prolonged parking. When a car sits idle for months or even a year or two, the battery drains completely, making it hard to start; tires deform or crack from prolonged pressure in one spot, causing instability at high speeds; engine oil deteriorates and clumps, leading to insufficient lubrication and rapid engine wear. There's also the depreciation problem—buying at a discount, but the resale value plummets, and repair costs end up exceeding the price difference. Interior plastics age and turn yellow, while exposed electronic components oxidize, resulting in musty air conditioning or malfunctioning screens. My advice is to check the manufacturing date when buying a car and prioritize freshly produced models to avoid trouble.
