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i am interested in buying a car i've seen, but the owner said he's changed the speedometer because the old one was broken. is this illegal? i know turning the mileage back on a car is illegal but is this too? i don't want to buy a dodgy car.
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On the basis the owner has told you that he had the speedo changed then he has done absolutely nothing wrong.
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He should also tell you that mileage at which it was replaced so that you know the complete mileage the vehicle has done, then you can make an informed decision on whether to purchase based on condition
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not ill eagle...what do u think,,speedo breaks and you drive with it broken for next ten yrs? repair shop must set new one same as old...I had one done.Where can I get a get a free car that runs?
No i doubt it, its probably less illegal to have one that works then one that doesn't even if its not the original one.Which truck is better ford 350 or a dodge ram or a Chevy 250?
It's not illegal to set them to nil but to another mileage then yesHow hard is it to lease a vehicle when you are trading in a vehicle that you are upside down in?
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Of course not!
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Don't think it's illegal to change the speedo if it's broken but I would think he has to have a true record of the mileage. Phone the AA and just ask their advice.Any used vans in madera or fresno california under $2000?
not illegal if disclosed to you - but what was the mileage when he changed it and how many miles are on the car now??? I would stay away.If it was done at a dealer then they would put a tag in the drivers doorjam with the miles it was changed at.
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Changing the speed is fine as long as they can guarantee that it shows the correct speed of the vehicle. Take it for a test drive and get some one to follow you and confirm speeds xWhat small suv do you think is better?
No, it is not illegal.Why is the TVR Chimaera so cheap to buy in the UK now?
And neither is turning the mileage back, it is however illegal to claim that the mileage on a car is genuine, specially if you know otherwise.
Many used car garages disclaim themselves by saying that they cannot verify whether or not the mileage on a car is genuine, you should therefore assume it isn't.
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Its a loophole that allows the speedo's to be reset.How is 1999 Toyota Land Rover Discovery 95K mile?
But it also has its legit. reasons if a speedometer breaks. My mechanical one died in a horrible grinding of the little plastic gears once, so they DO break. Those are simply installed with zero as mileage.
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As long as it was done by a proffessional at a legitimate auto-shop, then it isn't illegal..Which is the better choice ? 2007 350Z Touring or BMW Z4 3.0si?
It's perfectly legal and he's done the correct thing. The only possible illegality is if a vendor alters recorded mileage and misrepresents what's then shown as correct. That's why the garage trade usually adds a sticker stating that they cannot confirm the mileage as accurate (as they don't know what the previous owner has done). Previous MoTs may give a clue as to recorded mileage at the time, as will the service book.2003 Acura 3.2 TL or 2003 Volkswagen Passat?
for gods sake dont muck around with dodgy cars i was in a horiffic head on collision just 5 weeks ago and the car that caused the accident was 12yrs old the boys who smashed into us were killed instantly. Driving is a serious issue your life and others driving, lives are at stake.Buying Theft Salvaged vehicle.?
Changing a speedo is not illegal but it usually happens when the original piece of equipment fails. I believe you should ask for an official certificate specifying the mileage as at the date of the replacement's installation.Im selling my car tomorrow and cant find my logbook anywhere. What can I do if I cant find it?
No but you must report it to dmv when you register the car.They will note on title mileage not accurate.I want to buy a newer truck but my trade in is up side down What should i do?
No but you have to advise and potential buyer that the mileage on the vehicle cannot be guarenteed.More Questions & Answers ...
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