What Kind of Car is Considered a Stock Vehicle?

[AveryLynn]

There is no clear legal definition of how long a car must remain unsold to be considered a stock vehicle; it is a concept naturally formed within the automotive industry. Below is an introduction to stock vehicles: 1. For domestic and joint-venture cars, the manufacturing date on the nameplate is used as the benchmark. If a car remains unsold for more than three months after the production date, it is generally considered a stock vehicle; 2. Imported cars require transportation and customs clearance procedures, which can take nearly three months, so they are typically classified as stock vehicles if unsold for six months. Due to prolonged storage, stock vehicles are prone to the following issues: 1. Without power, many circuit boards and connectors can easily become damp, leading to rust; 2. Fluid deterioration and battery depletion, such as engine oil and transmission fluid; 3. If the vehicle is parked outdoors and exposed to long-term weathering, the paint surface may corrode or peel; 4. When a vehicle remains stationary for an extended period, its components may deform.