Can a 4S Shop Detect Odometer Tampering?
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4S shops can detect odometer tampering. They can check whether the odometer has been tampered with based on repair and maintenance records and professional diagnostic computers. Additionally, for vehicles with automatic transmissions, diagnostic computers can be used to examine the transmission mileage to determine if the odometer has been altered. Here is some additional information: 1. Odometer tampering is common: Odometer tampering is a frequently encountered phenomenon in the used car market. Many used car buyers place significant importance on a vehicle's mileage, which leads to the occurrence of odometer tampering. Tampering with the odometer is relatively simple to accomplish. Even if you don't have professional equipment, you can easily get it done by visiting an auto repair shop for a few dozen dollars in just a few minutes. Most tampering can be done by connecting a diagnostic computer to the OBD interface. However, some vehicle models require specialized diagnostic computers that are specific to the brand, such as German-branded cars, which need their own brand-specific diagnostic tools. 2. Maintenance condition and usage environment are more important: When purchasing a used car, don't focus too much on the vehicle's mileage. What's more important than the mileage is the car's maintenance condition and its usual operating environment. For example, take two cars of the same model, both five years old. One has been used daily in congested urban areas and has traveled 50,000 kilometers. The other has been used primarily on highways and has traveled 150,000 kilometers. Between these two cars, the latter's engine and transmission conditions are likely to be better, and the engine wear is likely to be less than the former's. Therefore, when buying a used car, it's essential to carefully evaluate the vehicle. The mileage will affect the car's price.
