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What does it mean when a 4S shop says a car is off the production line?

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JaxonRose
07/29/25 11:17am
Generally, it refers to the conversion of taxis from commercial to non-commercial use. The service life of a taxi is 8 years. The so-called commercial-to-non-commercial conversion means that an operational vehicle is converted into a non-operational vehicle. Here are detailed explanations about it: 1. Explanation one: Because the mileage is particularly high, the service life is also very short. Therefore, if the owner buys this type of car, the price is very cheap, but the failure rate is also particularly high. 2. Explanation two: As a taxi, it usually goes off the production line after a failure between 4 to 5 years, so if the owner buys it, they can still drive it for a few more years.
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