Is It Illegal to Reset a Car's Odometer?

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Whether resetting a car's odometer is illegal depends on the specific circumstances. Determining legality: Many people adjust the odometer to correct mileage or for vehicle maintenance. If the car is for personal use, this is not considered illegal. However, if the odometer is deliberately adjusted to display incorrect mileage to mislead others for fraudulent purposes or to obtain illegal benefits, then it is an illegal act. Opportunities to reset the odometer: A new car's total odometer has one opportunity to be reset, but only once. The total mileage must not exceed 200 kilometers at the time of reset; otherwise, it cannot be reset. It is necessary to confirm which mileage counter is displayed on the screen. After the short-trip mileage appears, press and hold the reset button, and the short-trip mileage counter will be reset to zero.