State the required new-car status explicitly
The new and used sourcing guide separates administrative status from condition. Ask whether the customer requires an unregistered car, a particular production period or another documented criterion. Keep manufacturing, first registration and sale information distinct rather than allowing one recent date to answer all three questions.
Identify strict conditions and preferences before reviewing stock alternatives. A car that differs from the original requirement may still be worth considering, but the difference should be visible and accepted. Do not quietly broaden the meaning of new because the seller offers an attractive amount or an apparently unused interior.
Verify the production version in the proposal
The Dashing and Dasheng naming guide keeps earlier cars and 2026 China descriptions separate. Record the original specification and confirm mandatory equipment on the actual vehicle. Global reference images can explain a preference without proving that the stock candidate has the same features or appearance details.
Ask for the identified engine and transmission to remain in the order record. A later stock substitution needs its own review, even when colour and translated trim name match. The dealer should be able to explain precisely which car is being offered rather than relying on a general latest-version description.
Review storage and preparation in proportion to findings
Request known storage, handling and preparation information, then have the actual condition assessed. Time in stock does not prove deterioration, and a clean appearance does not establish that no checks are needed. The relevant record should identify present findings and any action recommended by the appropriate provider.
Keep disclosed cosmetic correction or other repair accurately described. A new-stock label should not be used to avoid explaining material work. Equally, do not assume every prepared vehicle is unacceptable; the customer’s criteria and the evidence about the actual work determine whether the candidate meets the order requirements.
Require a completed inspection rather than a sample form
Ask for a dated PDI tied to the selected vehicle and identifying the provider and scope. A blank checklist explains a process but does not establish the car was inspected. Distinguish completed tasks from planned appointments and ask how exceptions or recommended follow-up are recorded.
Where a concern requires additional assessment, keep that step open until the relevant result is available. A general passed stamp should not hide an unresolved warning or mandatory equipment question. The buyer needs a usable account of readiness, with appropriate limitations, rather than an implied guarantee that preparation eliminates every possible future issue.
Demonstrate the functions that determine acceptance
Prioritise the customer’s required cabin, access and parking functions and obtain suitable ordinary demonstrations. The phone-projection checklist helps define CarPlay, Android Auto and language requests. Do not substitute a market brochure or a screen-size claim for evidence that the selected vehicle provides the required function.
If destination services are untested, keep them separate from verified local functions. Count any accessories used in the demonstration and establish their inclusion. A customer can make an informed choice with a clear limitation; a broad ready-for-every-market claim leaves important software, equipment and service questions unanswered.
Reconcile loose equipment and final condition
Count keys, tools, manuals and other agreed items against the actual order. Identify anything supplied separately and the responsible party. A demonstration performed with workshop equipment does not establish that the same equipment is included in the price or will travel with the vehicle.
Retain current photographs and preparation evidence at the agreed handover stage. If the car undergoes further work or significant handling after the inspection, consider which checks need updating. The final record should describe the vehicle as supplied rather than relying entirely on an earlier presentation that preceded material changes.
Close the acceptance list before release
Send Panda the required status, accepted production periods, destination and quantity, with mandatory equipment separated from preferences. Ask the offer to identify included preparation and unresolved conditions. This makes the sourcing conversation concrete without assuming every older production version is available new or every stock car is immediately ready.
Keep remaining tasks with their responsible provider and completion requirement. Do not mark the order complete when a mandatory status or function still lacks evidence. A good stock-vehicle record explains how this Dashing meets the buyer’s conditions and which final steps have been completed, rather than asking the customer to rely on the reassuring label new.