What to Do If You Accidentally Purchased a Stock Car?
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If the 4S store intentionally concealed the fact or told the user it was a new car within one year, but upon delivery, it turned out to be over a year old or even older Check the wiper blades for any damage or cracks, and whether they feel hardened when used. Hardened wiper blades are prone to producing noise during operation. Observe the battery through its status indicator window: green indicates normal, while black or white suggests insufficient charge or even damage.
A few days ago, I bought a new car, only to realize later that it might be an inventory car, with a manufacturing date over a year ago. Feeling a bit panicked, I quickly checked the production date on the door frame and confirmed it was indeed an inventory car. I immediately went to the dealer to ask for an explanation, seeing if they could offer a free oil change or some discount compensation. After all, it's an inventory car—the battery might be prone to draining, the tires could deform from prolonged parking, and the suspension might loosen or develop strange noises. I also did a quick test myself: starting the car to check if the lights were working and feeling the rubber seals for any aging cracks. If the issues aren't major, I might as well consider it a bargain, but I must insist on them providing an extra year or two of warranty service. Remember to keep the purchase contract and all chat records, and if necessary, you can call the 12315 consumer complaint hotline. Don’t stress too much—many car owners have faced this situation, and timely action should resolve it.
I also unintentionally bought an overstock car that had been sitting for over 10 months. Wasn't worried at all - just asked the dealer to do a full inspection including battery health and tire condition. They gave me free oil/filter change plus some maintenance coupons. Overstock cars usually don't have major issues, mainly just deteriorated oil or squeaky suspension from inadequate lubrication. Suggest checking the production label yourself to confirm it's not a lemon. Negotiate with sales for extras like extended warranty or cash rebates. Take it on highway runs regularly to keep the engine properly exercised - prevents latent issues. After purchase, I also replaced the wiper blades as precaution against aging cracks.
