Is odometer hack possible?
Odometer fraud happens when a scammer disconnects, resets or alters a vehicle’s odometer to lower the mileage displayed. The most common way hackers do this is by manually rolling back the odometer’s wheels. Digital odometer fraud has become just as common.
Can mileage be faked?
Overview. Odometer fraud is the disconnection, resetting or alteration of a vehicle’s odometer with the intent to change the number of miles indicated. NHTSA estimates that more than 450,000 vehicles are sold each year with false odometer readings. This crime costs American car buyers more than $1 billion annually.
Can you fake car mileage?
Tampering with a vehicle odometer in order to conceal the car’s actual mileage is a federal crime, but it can pay off by increasing the vehicle’s value by thousands of dollars. Experts recommend running a check of the vehicle’s state records so you can look for any suspicious changes in mileage.
How many miles does a 2005 Toyota Prius have?
Loved it enough to buy another Prius! I purchased a used 2005 Prius 2 years ago ($8500) with 81K miles. It now has 120K miles & I just traded it in (got $4,250 for the trade) for a 2010 Prius ($14,900).
When did I Buy my 2004 Toyota Prius?
When I bought her in 2004, it was like owning a spaceship. Coolest car ever at that point. (OK, Tesla wasn’t an option.) I drove her for 12 years with never an issue. She carried my kids, cargo, groceries, everything. I loved that car… when it was finally time to replace her, I got another Prius… <3
How many miles does Jesse 4 Toyota Prius have?
Yeah, Jesse’s Gen 1 hit 349,531 miles. He had a picture of the odo with 342000 miles. See John’s Stuff – Toyota Prius Owner – Jesse 4 .
Is there a 300, 000 mile club for a Prius?
Many of the owners (below) reported to break 200,000 miles already. I thought it is time to start the 300,000 miles club. heffd (????) k4141222 (????) 2 fas 4 u – (2009 – not a typo. Reported ODO went past 300,000) Please post information about your ownership experience. Some questions to think of… 1) Did you replace the HV battery pack?