Can a Computer Detect a Car with Tampered Odometer?

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AmaraMarie
07/25/25 2:57pm
Can a Computer Detect a Car with Tampered Odometer? A computer can detect a car with a tampered odometer. You can determine whether a vehicle's odometer has been altered by examining the wear and tear on the brake system's brake pads. Additionally, you can check the vehicle's maintenance records at a 4S dealership. Other methods include inspecting details of the vehicle, such as the gloss of the paint, the production dates of the tires and glass, etc. Here are ways to identify if a purchased car has a tampered odometer: 1. Check the gaps in the dashboard and the OBD interface. If the odometer has been tampered with, it is usually done through this area. If the seams are loose, it is highly likely that the odometer has been altered. 2. Examine the wear on the tires and brake pads. Severe wear indicates that the car has been driven a significant number of kilometers.
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