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What is the penalty for odometer tampering in California?

What is the penalty for odometer tampering in California?

Civil and Criminal Penalties for Odometer Fraud Civil penalties can include fines of up to $10,000 for each violation, with each altered odometer constituting a separate violation.

How do I change my not actual mileage title?

The mileage on a title may be corrected by obtaining an amended odometer statement from the seller who incorrectly reported the mileage in the first place. A corrected title application can then be processed at any Secretary of State branch office.

Is it possible to turn back mileage on a vehicle?

On a modern car, you’d need to change the chassis computer, which may also involve replacing the dashboard gauge set as well – cars are designed specifically to prevent odometer tampering. Anything is possible if you want it done.

Is there a mileage discrepancy on my car?

I bought a car today from London advertised with “recorded mileage”, it also has a large history file and full service history. However when I got back from buying the car from the car dealer I did the VOSA MOT check online and discovered that there is a mileage discrepancy between services.

What are the laws on misleading mileage on cars?

The laws stipulate a number of things from state to state, from prohibiting misleading statements about a car’s mileage to requiring certain language in contracts to be printed in bold.

Can you change the Milege on a car title?

Yes you can, given your skill lever with mechanics as well as electronics. However if you change the milege on a car and do not indicate it on the title it is considered fraud. Will the federal govermnt come break down your door and haul you off? Probably not. However, you open yourself up to accusations of fraud and it could get you sued.

On a modern car, you’d need to change the chassis computer, which may also involve replacing the dashboard gauge set as well – cars are designed specifically to prevent odometer tampering. Anything is possible if you want it done.

What happens if you sell a car with the wrong mileage?

If you knowingly sell a vehicle with the wrong mileage and don’t disclose it as “true miles unknown” or “not actual miles” on the bill of sale, you have chosen to become a lightning rod for a jaw-dropping list of civil and criminal penalties, according to the United States Department of Justice.

Can you return a car you just bought if you changed your mind?

The bottom line: You can’t return a car just because you changed your mind about it or because the salesman was pushy unless it’s written into the sales contract that you can. The Federal Trade Commission’s “cooling-off” rule — established in the 1970s — allows consumers 3 days to cancel a transaction.

What to do if the dealer won’t take your car back?

What If the Dealer Won’t Take the Car Back 1 Refinance. When you purchase your car with a bank loan, you might have the option to refinance your loan to lower the rate. 2 Sell the car. If you absolutely don’t want the vehicle, you might be able to sell the car in a “like-new” condition. 3 Upgrade your options.

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Ruth Doyle