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Odometer Fraud

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Old 01-29-16, 03:10 PM
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So this popped up on my top feed today. Found it pretty interesting. I would venture a guess to say that the "device" he's using is a OBDII reader. I'm not sure if TechStream has this capability, but just something I thought was worth the conversation.

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Old 01-29-16, 04:22 PM
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You would have to do it as you went along or it would show on car fax. Car fax wouldn't show if there was no service history. I guess it just makes service history that much more important.
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Just go with your gut too. Are the pedals worn more than the mileage. The seats, buttons, steering wheel, even if the mileage is right the car had a ruff life. Walk away or pay according to the other signs.

Obviously this is something anyone can do.
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Well, I mean I love my car and never plan to sell it, but odometer tampering is the furthest thing from my mind. Totally dishonest. Additionally, I have never really bought a used car so it never crossed my mind. When I heard about rolling back the odometer, i envision the old school Ferris Bueller way... haha. THIS is some high tech shenanigans.
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Yeah I don't understand people like that. The same ones stealing identities, and cream cards. Why not put that effort towards something beneficial to them and society?
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Never crossed my mind. Luckily, my car has service record.
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