What to Do If You Discover Repainted Areas When Purchasing a New Car?
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You can request the 4S store to replace the car with a new one. If the 4S store refuses, you can directly apply for a refund and demand triple compensation, or file a lawsuit in court. Methods to identify whether a new car has been repainted: 1. Check for color differences: Due to variations in paint color and repainting techniques, a repainted used car will inevitably have some color difference compared to the original paint. Under good lighting conditions, the owner can inspect the car from multiple angles to carefully observe any color discrepancies. You can also place your hand on your forehead at a 45-degree angle to the car body and judge whether the area has been repainted by comparing the brightness of the reflected light, as repainted areas usually reflect light more dimly. 2. Feel the smoothness: After a used car has been repainted, the repainted areas may exhibit microscopic unevenness that can be detected by touch. Although painters may use sandpaper for water sanding to improve the smoothness of the repainted surface, even with careful operation, it cannot restore the original factory-level smoothness. 3. Listen to the knocking sound to determine if the car has been repainted: You can also tap the car body with your fingers and judge by the sound. A crisp sound indicates that the area has not been repainted. 4. Inspect edges and seals: Examine the edges, seals, decorative strips, and rubber seals of the car body for any residual paint marks. If the car has been repainted, traces will inevitably be left in these areas. Pay special attention to the paint on the engine hood. If you notice that the paint layer lacks the fullness of the original paint or shows signs of orange peel, sagging, pinholes, bubbles, cracks, discoloration, or putty marks, it may indicate repainting.
