How to adjust the car mileage: Revealing the industry's hot spots and operating risks
Recently, the topic of car mileage adjustment has sparked heated discussions on major social platforms and car forums. With the activeness of the used car trading market, some merchants' illegal means of tampering with mileage to make huge profits have once again surfaced. This article will combine the hot data of the entire network for the past 10 days to analyze the operation methods, legal risks and consumer response strategies of mileage adjustments.
1. Hot data statistics on the entire network (next 10 days)
| platform | Related topics | Hot search ranking | Core dispute points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128,000 | TOP15 | Used car dealers tamper with mileage industry chain | |
| Tik Tok | 320 million views | Top 3 Automobile List | Tutorial videos are removed from the shelves controversy |
| Zhihu | 4700+ answers | No. 8 in the hot list | Legal identification and technical identification |
| Autohome | 14,000 posts | Rights protection zone | Consumer fraud cases |
2. Common means of mileage adjustment
According to the technical forum, the current mainstream mileage tampering methods include:
| Method Type | Operation difficulty | Detection difficulty | Cost range |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBD device brushing | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | RMB 200-800 |
| ECU chip replacement | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | 1500-5000 yuan |
| Dashboard disassembly and modify | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | 800-3000 yuan |
3. Legal risk warning
According to Article 280 of the Criminal Code, tampering with vehicle mileage data and using it for transactions may constitute the crime of fraud. The latest judicial interpretation in 2023 clearly states:
| The amount involved | Sentencing standards | Fines multiple |
|---|---|---|
| 50 million to 50,000 yuan | Financing imprisonment of less than 3 years | 1-5 times |
| 50,000-500,000 yuan | 3-10 years imprisonment | 5-10 times |
| More than 500,000 yuan | More than 10 years in prison | More than 10 times |
4. Consumer identification guide
Experts recommend verifying the real mileage by:
1.4S store maintenance record query: Vehicles through regular channels can retrieve complete maintenance data through VIN code
2.Part wear detection: Focus on checking the brake disc thickness (standard value ≥10mm) and tire production date
3.OBD deep diagnosis: Use professional equipment to read the underlying data of the ECU
4.Third-party testing report: Select a testing agency with CMA qualification
5. Industry trends and regulatory upgrades
Recently, many places have carried out special rectification actions, and 23 car dealers involved in the Yangtze River Delta region alone have been investigated and dealt with. China Automobile Dealers Association is about to launch"Mileage Certification Alliance", data cannot be tampered with through blockchain technology. Consumers are advised to choose to provide:
| Guarantee services | Coverage car models | Compensation standards |
|---|---|---|
| 90-day buyback commitment | Non-operating vehicles within 3 years | Original price 110% |
| Lifetime Mileage Insurance | Within 50,000 kilometers | Payment for 3 times the difference |
Car mileage adjustment not only involves technical operations, but also concerns the bottom line of the law and business ethics. Consumers should be vigilant, choose formal trading channels, and jointly maintain a healthy used car market environment.
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