There's a common misconception that digital odometers have helped solve the deceptive practices of odometer fraud. But the reality is far more concerning. Sure, digital odometers have opened new ...
As car technology continues to evolve rapidly, car makers are installing more security systems to try to mitigate the risk of having your vehicle stolen by thieves. However, despite the inclusion of ...
With analog odometers of the past, some dishonest car sellers used to literally roll back the numbers. But, even new technology hasn’t put a stop to the tampering. CBS6 News reveals a new twist on ...
Odometer fraud, when a seller rolls back the odometer of a vehicle to show fewer miles when it’s sold, was once a common problem. According to CARFAX, a vehicle data service, it still is. That may ...
A Nova Scotia Community College instructor has been called as an expert witness three times in the past two years for alleged digital odometer tampering in the province. “If it’s possible, I’m sure it ...
Fraudulently rolling back a car's mileage is still possible even on digital odometers, according to experts. A Michigan mom says it happened to her used car that broke down a few days after purchase.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - As cars get more digital, it’s getting easier for scammers to roll back odometers, making a less desirable car suddenly look like a great deal. “Conmen are certainly looking ...
It is thought to be a thing of the past, a huckster in a tweed jacket skimming miles off an odometer at a used car lot to squeeze a buyer for more cash. But the more things change, the more they stay ...
How does a digital odometer keep its reading when you disconnect the battery? No, I don’t work for a used car dealer. — Steve It uses something called a PROM, Steve, a type of computer chip. The ...
I have a Citroen C2 1.4 diesel (2006) which has done 32,000 miles. The digital speedo has stopped working, the odometer isn't recording miles and the info display is telling me a variety of things all ...