What is Considered as Inventory Car?
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According to the default "inventory car" standard in the automotive industry, an "inventory car" refers to a commercial vehicle that has been in stock for more than 6 months (imported cars are calculated separately). Below is some information about inventory cars: 1. The reason for setting 6 months as the standard is that the shelf life of most engine oils and some wearable parts is only 6 months. Although exceeding this period does not necessarily cause problems, there are risks involved. Therefore, the automotive industry internally sets the inventory age standard for "inventory cars" at 6 months because vehicles that have been in stock for more than 6 months require more attention when being sold. 2. Generally, new cars with an inventory age of less than 9 months have no mechanical issues. The possible problems are related to external components, such as paint damage (especially from bird droppings or rain marks on white paint).