How do I inspect a new car when I pick it up? Full analysis of popular car inspection strategies in the past 10 days on the Internet
As the automobile consumer market picks up, the topic of “new car inspection” has become hot again recently. Many netizens shared their experiences of car inspections and pitfalls on social platforms, and the number of searches for professional car inspection tutorials also increased by 35% month-on-month. This article will compile a structured vehicle inspection guide for you based on the hot topics on the Internet.
1. Top 5 recent popular car inspection issues (data source: major automotive forums)
| Ranking | Question type | frequency of occurrence |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paint defects | 42% |
| 2 | Abnormal tire production date | 28% |
| 3 | Electronic equipment failure | 19% |
| 4 | Missing vehicle tools | 7% |
| 5 | Interior assembly issues | 4% |
2. List of necessary tools for vehicle inspection
| Tool type | specific items | Instructions for use |
|---|---|---|
| Detection tools | Flashlight, paint film meter | Check paint thickness and scratches |
| logging tools | mobile phone, checklist | Keep evidence and system records |
| Auxiliary tools | Tire pressure gauge, USB flash drive | Test tire pressure and multimedia system |
3. Detailed explanation of the step-by-step vehicle inspection process
1.Appearance inspection: Go around the car to observe the paint surface, focusing on the bumpers, door edges and other vulnerable parts. Recent popular cases show that 63% of paint problems occur under car doors.
2.Tire verification: Check the production date through the sidewall DOT code, which should be earlier than the vehicle factory date. Recently, a car owner discovered an anomaly that the tires were produced 2 years earlier than the vehicle.
3.Interior inspection: Test all power seats and window buttons, and check that there are no wrinkles in the seat leather. The latest data shows that complaints about stitching defects on luxury brand models have increased by 27%.
4.Functional testing: Verify vehicle system, lighting, air conditioning and other functions item by item. Pay special attention to the recently discussed "vehicle and machine lag" problem, and it is recommended to record videos during operation.
4. Key Document Verification Checklist
| File type | Checkpoints | FAQ |
|---|---|---|
| vehicle certificate | Vehicle frame number consistency | Information printed blurry |
| Car purchase invoice | The amount is consistent with the negotiated price | Tax evasion by under-invoicing |
| Three Guarantees Voucher | Completely stamped | Dealer misses stamp |
5. Recent popular vehicle inspection techniques
1."Three codes in one" verification method: Compare whether the windshield frame number, nameplate frame number, and certificate frame number are consistent. Recently, the number of Douyin views on this topic exceeded 8 million.
2."Five oils and three liquids" inspection method: Level inspection of engine oil, brake oil, power steering oil, transmission oil, differential oil, coolant, glass water, and battery fluid. The number of likes on Xiaohongshu’s related notes exceeded 30,000.
3.Request for "PDI Test Sheet": Requesting to see the 4S store pre-inspection report. Weibo data shows that 70% of consumers do not know whether to ask for this document.
6. Things to note after vehicle inspection
If problems are found, please mark them on the vehicle inspection form immediately and take photos for storage. Recent court cases show that some car owners failed to safeguard their rights because they failed to record paint problems in a timely manner. Recommended"One car, one gear"Method to create a vehicle inspection file, including:
According to the latest consumer research, car owners who strictly implement the vehicle inspection process can increase the success rate of subsequent rights protection to 89%. It is recommended to collect this vehicle inspection form and check it item by item when picking up the vehicle to ensure that your legitimate rights and interests are not harmed.
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