What Does a New Car Inspection Check?

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Here is a detailed introduction to the inspection items at a new car inspection site: Check the body paint: Inspect the paint for scratches, spots, dents, and wear. Observe the paint under sufficient sunlight to check for color differences. Open the car doors and adjust them to several angles to allow light to shine from different directions, checking if the sheet metal is smooth and if there are any signs of repair. Check the vehicle identification plate: The vehicle identification plate is located on the side of the driver's door or inside the engine compartment. Check if the manufacturing date is too far in the past. If the time exceeds six months, the car may be a stock vehicle or a test drive car. Also, ensure the information on the vehicle identification plate matches that on the vehicle certificate. Check the windshield: The numbers represent the most recent production year, and the dots represent the production month. If the dots are on the left side of the number, it indicates production in the first half of the year—subtract the number of black dots from 7 to get the specific year. If the dots are on the right side of the number, it indicates production in the second half of the year—subtract the number of black dots from 13 to get the specific year. If the windshield production date is too far from the new car's production date (a year or more), the windshield may have been replaced. Check if the engine compartment is clean: If the vehicle has been stored for a long time or used, some areas may have obvious dust or stains. Also, check if the engine oil level is sufficient and if other fluid levels meet the standards. Check if the doors open and close smoothly: Ensure there is no noise when the door hinges rotate, the gaps between the doors and the front and rear bumpers are consistent, and the doors can be closed in one smooth motion. Check the tire production date: If the tire production date is significantly older than the car's delivery date, it should be noted. Check the vehicle's basic functions: Ensure the windows can be raised and lowered normally, the air conditioning cools properly, there are no strange odors from the vents, the dashboard functions operate correctly, the wipers work, the lights turn on properly, and the sunroof opens and closes smoothly, among other things.