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probably easier as modern cars have handy ports to jack straight in.
Clocking cars!!
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probably easier as modern cars have handy ports to jack straight in.
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Easy as 
Where did you go to get the data to spot a clocked car?
Have to say that I "believe" I was on the receiving end of a clocked car a few years ago. Had bought an E30 touring with below average miles (at the time). Looked in great condition, but whilst I owned it, had a litany of technical issues. I was sure that it had probably done another 100k more than the speedo said.
Have to say that I "believe" I was on the receiving end of a clocked car a few years ago. Had bought an E30 touring with below average miles (at the time). Looked in great condition, but whilst I owned it, had a litany of technical issues. I was sure that it had probably done another 100k more than the speedo said.
You are far from the first person to think of this.........
There are other benefits too, you dont need to service the car as often, etc.
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Just a quick google of 'mileage correction' brings up numerous individuals that will come out to you and do this for £50.
They aren't even hiding the fact that they are offering a dodgy service.
They aren't even hiding the fact that they are offering a dodgy service.
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The online MOT history logs mileage at each MOT but think you need the V5 to check.
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No I get that - most even have an 'Is it illegal section'. It's just the fact that it is so blatant that they are offering to clock cars.
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and there was me thinking everyone just clocked 10k off before each MOT
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You dont no, it just asks for reg and manufacturer
You can check online, you just need the registration and make: https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/
People who were clocking old cars probably thought no one would find out about it. But now you can simply go there and check. If someone sells a car and does not tell you it's been clocked it's fraud.
People who were clocking old cars probably thought no one would find out about it. But now you can simply go there and check. If someone sells a car and does not tell you it's been clocked it's fraud.
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Do dealers not check for this sort of thing - especially on low mileage PCP deals or is there no way of checking?
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On my corolla the mot placed used the trip not the mileage...i only noticed a year later when i came to sell...
Never looked on there before, quite interesting to see what your old cars are up to!
Just discovered that my grandparents Nissan was clocked somewhere between 2008 and 2009, from over 60,000 miles down to under 20,000 miles. (Just before they bought it, probably by the dealer they bought it from)
Not sure if I should tell them or not, it was 7 years ago after all! And the car has been reliable and has never missed a beat. They will be happier not knowing.
Not sure if I should tell them or not, it was 7 years ago after all! And the car has been reliable and has never missed a beat. They will be happier not knowing.
Doesn't that actually work on old cars with cable speedos? (of course, its still a stupid approach)
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Doesn't that actually work on old cars with cable speedos? (of course, its still a stupid approach)
Using a drill is a lot easier