What is an Inventory Car?

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Inventory cars are defined as follows: There is no clear legal definition for inventory cars, but in the automotive sales industry, the term "inventory car" indeed exists. It generally refers to vehicles that have been in stock for over a year without being sold. As a commodity, inventory cars are large in volume, expensive, and incur high storage costs. They also tie up a significant amount of dealers' capital, so dealers usually do not allow inventory cars to remain unsold for extended periods. However, due to various reasons, there are indeed many cars in the market that have been in stock for over a year. Extension: Actually, there is no need to distinguish whether a car is an inventory car or not. Firstly, the manufacturing date is clearly stated on the vehicle's nameplate. Secondly, dealers will not hide the identity of an inventory car because it is impossible to conceal. What we need to determine is whether the car has been properly maintained and serviced during its time in inventory. It's important to note that the quality of maintenance has a significant impact on the vehicle's condition.