The twisted mileage of a freshly purchased car is a notorious fraudulent trick. Modern technology development allows you to change the odometer readings on any car - even on premium models. So is it possible to find out the real mileage of the purchased car and, if so, how to do it?
Odometer reading
When buying a used car, many people first of all pay attention to the odometer readings, but it is almost impossible to find out the real mileage of a car. Superfluous numbers can be easily removed by a qualified mechanic - therefore, experts recommend purchasing Japanese cars equipped with a liquid crystal display with an electronic odometer, the readings of which are very difficult to change.
The mileage figures in European cars are located in the processors - you just need to reflash them to easily change the desired numbers.
In Japanese cars, a microcircuit is responsible for the mileage, the location and appearance of which only manufacturers know. However, if some experienced specialist sets out to find it, then he may well succeed. But is the odometer reading really that important when it comes to the actual mileage of the car? In fact, these numbers are a rather abstract value, because the technical condition of the car is much more related to the quality and timeliness of service.
Mileage recognition methods
To try to visually find out the approximate mileage of the car, you can pay attention to the condition of the pedal pads, interior and body paintwork. When looking at a twisted odometer, there will be noticeable uneven alignment of the numbers relative to each other. On the engine compartment, you can find a sticker about the repair after a certain mileage. Also, with a twisted odometer, the timing belt will be frayed - or vice versa, with high mileage, it will be as good as new.
A qualified technician can determine the real mileage of a car with an accuracy of 10,000 kilometers based on secondary indicators.
You can also estimate the approximate mileage by looking closely at the seat depression, scratches or abrasions of the interior and steering wheel fabrics, the state of components, fluids and other units. However, since these elements are easily replaceable, there is no need to talk about the accuracy of calculating the mileage without a specialist. In addition, even the service book does not speak about the real mileage - unscrupulous sellers do not spare money to create the appropriate documentation in order to sell the car dearly.
However, you should not get hung up on the mileage, because a car may have a small mileage and age, but at the same time be in a disgusting state, and vice versa - with a high mileage, it is often in excellent technical condition.
