Which vehicle qualifies as a used vehicle?

A vehicle that has been previously bought qualifies as a used vehicle because the primary definition of a used vehicle is one that has had prior ownership. Once a vehicle is sold to a purchaser, it is no longer considered new, irrespective of its physical condition or mileage. The key factor that designates a vehicle as "used" is this past ownership, not merely the amount of wear or how many owners it may have had.

In contrast, a vehicle with a single owner may still be considered new if it has never been sold or has not been registered after its initial purchase. A demo vehicle with less than 1500 miles might still be classified as new if it has not been sold as a retail unit. Lastly, any vehicle that has never been registered is inherently new, as it has not transitioned through the sales process that marks used vehicles. Understanding these distinctions is crucial in identifying used vehicles accurately.