What is the difference between a vehicle's production date and manufacturing date?

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AdalynnLee
07/30/25 5:07am
Here are the differences between a vehicle's production date and manufacturing date: 1. Time: For the most advanced automobile manufacturers using modern production models, these two concepts are essentially the same definition with no significant difference. If a distinction must be made: the former refers to the exact time the vehicle is produced, while the latter represents the time when the vehicle moves from the production line to market sales. 2. On the body and certificate of conformity: All multinational automotive giants follow the principle of minimum origin price and global configuration. What you generally see on the body and certificate of conformity is the vehicle's production date (manufacturing date). 3. Exceeding 6 months: Vehicles that have been in inventory for no more than 6 months from production to delivery are not considered stock cars. Some consumers have overly strict requirements, refusing vehicles older than 3 months, which is incorrect. This is because vehicles undergo processes like storage, transportation, and allocation after production, making 6 months a reasonable timeframe.
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