What are the standards for domestic car inventory vehicles?
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Inventory vehicles generally refer to cars that have not been sold for more than 3 months after being manufactured and leaving the factory. Due to the automotive industry's emphasis on timeliness, under normal circumstances, new cars can be sold to buyers within one or two months after leaving the factory. Vehicles that remain unsold for more than 3 months or longer are typically considered inventory vehicles. Below are potential issues that may arise with inventory vehicles: 1. Moisture and aging: After leaving the factory, various fluids, electronic components, batteries, rubber seals, and tires may experience moisture damage and aging if left idle for extended periods without periodic inspection and maintenance; 2. Sun exposure and weathering: Only a very few dealers implement periodic inspection and maintenance measures, which are not costly but require manpower and time. Some 4S stores even store new cars in open-air parking lots, exposing them directly to harsh sunlight, wind, and rain; 3. Lack of oil and power: For inventory vehicles stored for too long, without proper warehouse management, the aging of electronic components and rubber products is often undetectable without professional testing equipment. Many vehicles stored for extended periods also suffer from oil and power shortages.