Usually, the year of manufacture gives you two indications. If the car is a recent model and has clocked a very high kilometer, it suggest the car has been always on the roads. This is the case with taxis or cars owned by companies for general use. Secondly, if a car is a recent model, you have better chances of reselling it faster than older models. Also, some insurance companies hesitate in providing comprehensive insurance cover to cars which are over five years old.