What to Do If the Car Received Is a Stock Vehicle?
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If you find that the car you purchased is a stock vehicle upon delivery, you can request the 4S store to replace the car, refund the payment, and compensate for any losses. Below are methods to identify a stock vehicle: 1. Check the vehicle nameplate: The vehicle nameplate is usually located below the B-pillar on the passenger side and includes information such as the manufacturer, model, engine power, total weight, load capacity or passenger capacity, production number, production date, and manufacturer name. First, look at the manufacturing date. If the manufacturing date is within three months of your purchase date, it is not a stock vehicle; if it exceeds three months, it can generally be considered a stock vehicle. 2. Inspect tire wear and production date: Generally, new car tires show minimal wear, and the tread hairs on the tire walls are clearly visible. Then check the tire production date. If there is a significant discrepancy between the tire production date and the vehicle's production date on the nameplate, it can be identified as a stock vehicle. 3. Check the cleanliness of the exhaust pipe interior: Insert a finger into the exhaust pipe. If the finger comes out clean, it indicates a new car; if not, further inspection is needed. 4. Check the engine compartment for dust, any deformation or discoloration of components, tidiness, and signs of disassembly: Open the hood and inspect the engine compartment. If you find a thick layer of dust or oil stains inside, it suggests the car has been parked for too long or has excessive mileage, indicating it is a stock vehicle. 5. Examine the rubber parts of the car body for aging or detachment: Open the doors and the trunk lid, and carefully inspect the rubber seals and other rubber components. If you notice any detachment or aging of the door seals, it proves the car has been parked for an extended period, confirming it as a stock vehicle.
