What is the difference between stock cars and new cars?
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The differences between stock cars and new cars are as follows: 1. After a new car leaves the factory, various fluids, electronic components, batteries, rubber seals, and tires may deteriorate due to prolonged storage without periodic inspection and maintenance, leading to issues like moisture damage and aging. 2. Only a very few dealers implement periodic inspection and maintenance measures. The cost is not high, but it consumes manpower and time. Some 4S stores even park their cars outdoors, exposing new cars directly to scorching sun, wind, and rain. 3. For stock cars stored for too long, without proper warehouse management, the aging of electronic components and rubber products is hard to detect without professional testing equipment. Many long-stored vehicles also suffer from lack of oil or power.
Let me share my experience with inventory cars versus brand-new cars. An inventory car is technically new but has been sitting at the dealership for months or even a year without being driven. Though unused, it's exposed to weather elements – tires may deform, the battery could lose charge and shorten its lifespan, and lubricants might settle and clog pipes. The advantage is significant discounts, often saving you thousands, plus immediate availability without waiting. But always check the manufacturing date sticker when buying. If it's over six months old, demand a free comprehensive inspection – check brake fluid, coolant for aging, otherwise issues might arise after just 20,000 km. Brand-new cars come fresh from the factory with perfect component conditions, but cost more and have longer wait times. As an owner, I saved money buying an inventory car, but learned my lesson when the battery failed prematurely.
