Will 4S shops sell used cars as new cars?

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HectorAnn
07/29/25 3:42pm
It should not be the case. 4S shops have dedicated used cars for sale. The source of used cars in 4S shops is basically some trade-in vehicles. The so-called trade-in vehicles are when car owners exchange their old cars for new ones, offsetting some of the cost of the new car. These trade-in vehicles then become the used cars that 4S shops sell. The methods to identify used cars are as follows: 1. Check the left and right shoulders: Drive the vehicle onto a flat surface and stand 3 meters in front of it to see if the left and right shoulders of the vehicle are at the same height. If they are not the same, it means the vehicle's steel frame has been repaired or the suspension and shock absorbers have not been fixed. 2. Check the engine hood: Observe whether the gaps on both sides of the engine hood are even. If the difference is too large, it may indicate a possibility of collision. Such vehicles should be avoided as much as possible. 3. External components: Inspect the headlights for their condition, edge gaps, and symmetry. Check the tire tread patterns for signs of aging or wear. Observe whether the glass sealing strips are neat; check for any markings on the glass windows and whether all markings are from the same brand.
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