How to inspect a new car: a comprehensive guide combined with recent hot topics
Buying a new car is exciting, but the vehicle inspection is crucial. Among the hot topics on the Internet recently, new energy vehicle inspections and intelligent configuration inspections have become the focus. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days to provide you with a structured new car inspection guide.
1. Recent hot topics related to vehicle inspection (last 10 days)
| hot topics | Discussion popularity | Related suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| New energy vehicle battery inspection | high fever | Focus on checking the battery health status and charging interface |
| Intelligent driving system verification | Middle to high | On-site testing of automatic parking and other functions |
| Selling used cars as new cars | high fever | Double check the odometer and maintenance records |
| Improving the quality of domestically produced cars | in | Strict vehicle inspection procedures are also required |
2. The whole process of new car inspection
1. Appearance inspection
Go around the car and focus on checking:
| Check items | Specific methods |
|---|---|
| Body paint | Check for scratches and chromatic aberration in a well-lit area |
| Seam uniformity | Seams on doors, hoods, etc. should be even |
| glass inspection | Confirm that there are no cracks or bubbles |
2. Interior inspection
| Check items | Things to note |
|---|---|
| seat | Whether the adjustment function is normal and whether there is any damage |
| central control system | Test touch screen response and sound effects |
| Odor | A new car should have a normal leather smell and should not have a pungent smell |
3. Engine compartment inspection
Open the hood and check:
| engine oil | Check color and level |
| coolant | The liquid level should be between MIN-MAX |
| pipeline | No leakage or looseness |
4. Test drive inspection
This is a key link that has been hotly discussed recently, especially the test of intelligent driving functions:
| test items | Standard |
|---|---|
| steering system | No abnormal noise, precise steering |
| Braking system | Braking is linear, no jitter |
| Intelligent assistance | ACC, automatic parking and other functions are normal |
3. Recommendations for recent hot vehicle inspection tools
| Tool name | Purpose | Hotness |
|---|---|---|
| Paint surface detector | Check paint thickness | rise |
| OBD detector | Read vehicle fault codes | high fever |
| Battery Health Check APP | Special for new energy vehicles | new high |
4. Frequently asked questions about vehicle inspection (recently popular)
Q: How to judge whether it is a stock car?
A: Check the production date on the vehicle nameplate. If it is more than 6 months old, it can be regarded as a stock vehicle. Recent consumer rights protection cases have shown that some 4S stores conceal inventory vehicle information.
Q: Are there any special precautions for new energy vehicle inspection?
A: The most discussed recently are: 1) battery health testing; 2) charging interface compatibility testing; 3) energy recovery system inspection.
Q: Can I refuse to pick up the car?
A: If major quality problems are found, you can refuse to pick up the car and ask for a replacement. There are recent legal cases supporting this right of consumers.
5. Summary
Based on recent hot topics, it can be seen that new car inspections are paying more and more attention to the inspection of intelligent configurations and new energy systems. Consumers are advised to: 1) do their homework in advance; 2) check item by item during vehicle inspection; 3) make good use of inspection tools; 4) keep vehicle inspection records. Only a strict vehicle inspection can ensure that your new car is truly "new".
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