My car has been due for a service 5000km (3100Miles) ago, i will lost my warrenty because of that, some friend told me that i can get some one to turn my speedo back and then service it. In that way no one would realise anything
2006-06-08 00:05:27 · 9 answers · asked by Martino 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
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2006-06-08 00:08:18 · answer #1 · answered by bandori 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Odometer fraud is a serious crime, I wouldn't recommend this sort of activity, when you sell your car you have to have an odometer statement of some type that states the mileage is accurate.
I'm curious as to what make of car you have, ie: GM, Honda etc and would state that the warranty would be voided if you are past your scheduled date for service.
A good example: Perhaps someone does their own maintenance, how will the manufacturer track this and know that it hasn't been done? In a case like this the owner may have to show proof of purchase of parts, or perhaps a maintenance log dating when and what mileage the owner service his/her own car
Most manufacturers will not void the warranty but will not pay for a repair if the failure is due to lack of maintenance. For example, you have an engine problem caused by a lack of oil changes, the warranty may not be voided but the manufacturer won't cover the repairs.
You should read your owners manual and perhaps even call the manufacturer to get details but I'd stay away from attempting to roll back an odometer, not only is it illegal, it's not fair to a buyer when you sell the car.
Jerry Christopher
http://www.usedcarwise.com
2006-06-08 08:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by usedcarwise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the dealer has seen this car already, then all the info including the mileage is recorded. No matter where you go for warrantee work, you will get caught or questioned. But, i have never heard that you will void a warrantee before. You get full warrantee for 3 years or 36000 miles from a new car purchase. If you can explain to the dealer that your car was serviced on your own, he should accept that. If you want, buy a new oil filter and oil, have it changed now. They will see the new filter on your car when you bring it to them. Finally, if you know of someone that will give you a receipt for an oil change and back date it for the lesser mileage at a garage, then you should be OK there too.
Good Luck
2006-06-08 10:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US it's a crime, besides, depending on the make and model and rather or not it's computerized the computer in the car knows what it's mileage is regardless of what you roll back the odometer to say in the dash. Someone will figure out the difference after you sell the car and come after you legally for a somewhat fraudulent sale.
2006-06-08 09:05:26 · answer #4 · answered by verrykerry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your mechanic is worth anything, he'll know that you are 5K late for your service - even without looking at the odometer. Depending on the type of car, it may be difficult or impossible to roll it back. Better just to say you were out of the country and a friend was using the car and ran up the km's. They may take mercy on you - 5k isn't that far to go over the service interval...
Cheers!
2006-06-08 07:14:29 · answer #5 · answered by sal the dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is fraud but as long as you don't get caught......... I won't tell if you won't!!
If you go to a professional garage to get it serviced however they may question the mileage. There are other tell tale signs of mileage, not just the speedo!
Don't turn it back to a ridiculous amount, keep it over slightly to make it more believeable or you could find yourself in a lot of trouble indeedy!!
2006-06-08 07:12:34 · answer #6 · answered by Gillipoos 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cars come with computers now. Shop read-outs will give the mileage that's stored in the computer. You can turn it back all you want, but the computer will not change, just the dash read-out will. If you've done it already...you're f-ed. Yes, it is fraud, yes, they can tell someone, yes, your insurance company will most likely drop you and yes, no one will ever buy your car off of you.
2006-06-08 08:32:30 · answer #7 · answered by jdm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way is to make anonymous call to the service station and check on what all conditions the warranty is void. may be you have lost only a free service and not the warranty.
it is best to ask the people who know it the best. do not temper with the speedometer as that would definetly make the warranty void.
2006-06-08 08:04:55 · answer #8 · answered by nitinaghi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it can effect your warranty
yes turning an odometer back is a violation of the law
2006-06-08 07:11:01 · answer #9 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋