It has become a common phenomenon in the industry to modify the mileage of a used car before it is sold. After many years of driving an old car to the auto repair shop to adjust the odometer, the price immediately increased sharply. According to the employees of the auto repair shop, one of the odometers currently in use is mechanical and the other is electronic. Mechanical odometers are mainly used in older cars. You can directly use a screwdriver to flip the counter gear to adjust the mileage at will. The electronic type is mainly used in new cars produced in recent years. A meter adjustment instrument specifically for electronic odometers has appeared on the market. The LCD mileage readings can be changed by modifying the data storage chip in the car. When changing, the chip can be removed from the car, or it can be changed through the on-board data port connection.
It is very difficult for ordinary consumers to identify the odometer that has been debugged, but there are also ways to distinguish whether the odometer has been changed.
1. The simplest way is to go to the 4S shop to check the maintenance records of the car.But this is usually only for those that are still within the warranty periodcarIt is more applicable, because some car owners will not go to the 4S shop for repairs after the warranty period, and there will be no more repair records.
2. For vehicles that have passed the warranty period, you can also go to the insurance company for inquiries. On the insurance policy, there will also be some records of the mileage.
3. If none of the above methods work, you can only check the vehicle.There are usually several places to check: one issteering wheelWear and tear, the second isBrake padsWear and tear, the third istireWear and tear. "If the odometer shows that the car only ran 10,000 kilometers, but the steering wheel is worn out, there must be a problem.brakePiece andtireThe situation is the same. However, because the replacement of tires and brake pads may be more frequent, it should be based on the actual situation: for example, the car is about 50,000 kilometers, but the tires are brand new, and there may be certain problems. In general, one tire can run about 60,000 kilometers. "But this kind of inspection is difficult for ordinary consumers without the experience of professionals.
The editor reminds the public that when buying a second-hand car, it is best to find an expert who understands the car as a consultant. The average expert listens to the sound of the engine. As long as the difference in the number of kilometers is not too much, they can judge the vehicle by all means. The actual number of kilometers. Then go to the auto repair shop and use the engine resolver to figure out how many kilometers this second-hand car has run. (Dahe Net)
Email: