Can Odometer Tampering Be Detected?
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Vehicle odometer tampering can be identified but cannot be detected. Here are some methods for detecting odometer adjustments: 1. No maintenance records at 4S shops: If the vehicle has not been serviced at a 4S shop, you can take it directly to a 4S shop for a comprehensive inspection to verify its actual condition. Under professional inspection, a used car with a tampered odometer will have nowhere to hide, preventing you from being deceived. For ordinary private cars, owners typically choose to service them at 4S shops. When purchasing such a used car, you can visit a same-brand 4S shop to check the vehicle's last maintenance record and compare the recorded mileage with the current condition at the time of transaction for any obvious discrepancies. However, if the vehicle has never been serviced at a 4S shop, this method is not applicable. 2. Manufacturing date: You can check the manufacturing date. If you encounter a vehicle with a long usage period but exceptionally low mileage, it may indicate a problem. Additionally, if the tire treads are flat and the edges are no longer sharp, it suggests the car has been driven extensively. If the four tires vary in wear, they may have been replaced due to an accident or severe wear. Generally, brake discs last over 100,000 kilometers. If a vehicle over five years old has very new brake discs, it indicates they have been replaced, meaning the actual mileage must exceed 100,000 kilometers or more.
