What is the normal mileage for a new car when taking delivery?
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Mileage displayed within the range of 0-100 kilometers is considered normal. Under normal circumstances, for domestically produced vehicles, a mileage of generally within 50 kilometers is considered normal, as a car inevitably needs to travel a certain distance from the factory to the 4S dealership. However, for imported vehicles, considering factors such as transportation, port handling, and customs clearance, the mileage generally should not exceed 100 kilometers. There are three key points to note when inspecting a new car: 1. Check the paintwork: The uniformity and smoothness of the seams are the focus of inspection. It is best to compare with two vehicles of the same model. The gaps between the doors, bumpers, and engine hood should be consistent. If the gaps are too large or the width differs from other vehicles, careful consideration is needed; 2. Check the tires: The tires of a new car should have no damage on the sidewalls, and the front tire sidewalls and tread should show no puncture marks. It is ideal if the tread hairs are intact on both front and rear tires, at least the rear tire hairs should be visible. If tread hair marks are missing on both front and rear tires but the odometer shows only a few kilometers, this is abnormal; 3. Check the nameplate: Each vehicle's nameplate corresponds to the unique engine number and chassis number. Verify these numbers with the certificate of conformity to ensure the codes match. Also, check the manufacturing date on the nameplate; the time between delivery and manufacturing should not exceed three months.
I specifically researched this when I picked up my car. After a new car rolls off the production line, it undergoes factory testing, transportation, and the dealership's PDI inspection, so it's impossible for the mileage to be zero. Under normal circumstances, the mileage of a domestically produced car at delivery should be within 50 kilometers, while imported cars might have around 100 kilometers due to longer transportation distances. When picking up the car, it's best to check the production date as well. If it's a new car within three months, even 30-40 kilometers is completely normal. I remember last time my friend picked up a German imported car with 89 kilometers on the odometer, and the salesperson explained that the distance from the port to the dealership was quite long. I recommend paying attention to details like whether the tire hairs are intact and if the interior protective film has been removed when picking up the car. These details can better reflect the car's usage condition than just looking at the mileage.
