With electronic ones the car computer often stores a service record, where you can see if the odo value has been changed. Depending on the MOT laws where you live, they may also note the mileage from each inspection.
Apart from that, it's difficult. You basically have to judge if the odo value seems reasonable to the overall condition of the vehicle. For cars you can look at how worn the pedals, driver's seat and driver's door are, which are also things that will see heavy use on a car that's being driven far.
Tampering = Felony
Resetting or tampering is illegal.
Odometer tampering is an illegal practice and a serious crime. So it might be better for you to see an authorized dealership to have anything done with your odometer.....
They are the same, however, I have to advise you here, there are federal laws about odometer tampering, so you better check them, and apply them to your situation, before proceeding.
You won't be able to return the car, but, if you find enough evidence, and if the transaction wasn't that long ago, you may be able to bring litigation against the person who sold you the car. Tampering with odometer readings is a federal offense. Whether tampering is done by a backyard mechanic who resets the odometer before trading for a new car, by a person who buys a gadget to keep miles from registering on the odometer, by a dealer who contracts with a "reconditioning" firm, or by a multi-state used car mill, odometer tampering violates state and federal laws, and is punishable by fines, imprisonment or both.
The odometer located in the dash display is a sealed unit (to prevent mileage tampering) and can only be replaced - not repaired. ALSO: Are you sure it is stuck? Perhaps the cable leading to the odometer has broken or come detached from the transmission housing or from where it screws into the back of the odometer itself.
No not at all BUT they have to be re programed with mileage and options such as alarms by a DEALER. FEDERAL EMISSION LAWS and odometer tampering laws
Changing the odometer on a 2007 Corsa is illegal and unethical, as it involves tampering with the vehicle's mileage record. If the odometer is malfunctioning, it's best to consult a professional mechanic to repair or replace it. Always maintain accurate mileage for safety and legal reasons. If you're facing issues with the odometer, document the problem and seek help from authorized service centers.
While it is physically possible for a trained mechanic to cause your odometer to stop running, doing so would be illegal in most jurisdictions. A properly-functioning odometer is necessary for insurance and vehicle resale purposes, and any form of tampering -- stopping it, or worse, setting it back to a lower number -- would be providing false information to the authorities.
i have a 1990 Isuzu trooper as well and the speedometer and odometer also quit working, they both come off of a mechanical cable that is attached to the drive train. that cable breaks, and you lose both speed and odometer indications. they are extremely difficult to find, so if you do, write me back...
The -E-ngine -C-ontrol -M-odule, or ECM recorded the vehicle mileage along with the odometer. The EMC mileage can be read by a scan tool at most dealerships or repair shops with the proper equipment. It is possible for the two mileages to differ slightly, but a large variance may indicate a faulty odometer, or possibly odometer tampering.
To reset the odometer on a Porsche 944, you typically need to access the odometer gear mechanism located in the instrument cluster. This involves removing the cluster from the dashboard, disassembling it, and manually setting the odometer wheels back to zero. However, be aware that tampering with the odometer can be illegal in many jurisdictions, so it's important to proceed only if you have a legitimate reason and ensure compliance with local laws. For precise instructions, refer to the vehicle's service manual or consult a professional.