{"id":389508,"date":"2022-06-09T15:07:51","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T15:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/obd-diag.fr\/?p=389508"},"modified":"2023-06-26T11:28:31","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T11:28:31","slug":"nouvelle-mesure-pour-lutter-contre-le-trafic-des-compteurs-kilometriques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/obd-diag.fr\/en\/nouvelle-mesure-pour-lutter-contre-le-trafic-des-compteurs-kilometriques\/","title":{"rendered":"New measure to combat odometer trafficking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Summary<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/obd-diag.fr\/en\/nouvelle-mesure-pour-lutter-contre-le-trafic-des-compteurs-kilometriques\/#LArnaque_au_Compteur_Kilometrique_Connaitre_pour_Contrecarrer\" title=\"The Odometer Scam: Know to Counteract it\">The Odometer Scam: Know to Counteract it<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/obd-diag.fr\/en\/nouvelle-mesure-pour-lutter-contre-le-trafic-des-compteurs-kilometriques\/#Comment_les_Arnaqueurs_Operent-ils\" title=\"How Do Scammers Operate?\">How Do Scammers Operate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/obd-diag.fr\/en\/nouvelle-mesure-pour-lutter-contre-le-trafic-des-compteurs-kilometriques\/#Un_Systeme_qui_Montre_ses_Failles\" title=\"A System That Shows Its Flaws\">A System That Shows Its Flaws<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/obd-diag.fr\/en\/nouvelle-mesure-pour-lutter-contre-le-trafic-des-compteurs-kilometriques\/#Comment_Eviter_un_Vehicule_Frauduleux\" title=\"How to Avoid a Fraudulent Vehicle?\">How to Avoid a Fraudulent Vehicle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/obd-diag.fr\/en\/nouvelle-mesure-pour-lutter-contre-le-trafic-des-compteurs-kilometriques\/#Expertise_et_Recours_en_cas_de_Compteur_Kilometrique_Trafique\" title=\"Expertise and Recourse in the event of a Tampered Odometer\">Expertise and Recourse in the event of a Tampered Odometer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/obd-diag.fr\/en\/nouvelle-mesure-pour-lutter-contre-le-trafic-des-compteurs-kilometriques\/#Expertise\" title=\"Expertise\">Expertise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/obd-diag.fr\/en\/nouvelle-mesure-pour-lutter-contre-le-trafic-des-compteurs-kilometriques\/#Recours\" title=\"Appeal\">Appeal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/obd-diag.fr\/en\/nouvelle-mesure-pour-lutter-contre-le-trafic-des-compteurs-kilometriques\/#LIntervention_dun_Expert_Automobile\" title=\"The Intervention of an Automotive Expert\">The Intervention of an Automotive Expert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/obd-diag.fr\/en\/nouvelle-mesure-pour-lutter-contre-le-trafic-des-compteurs-kilometriques\/#Les_Fondements_de_la_Procedure\" title=\"The Basics of the Procedure\">The Basics of the Procedure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/obd-diag.fr\/en\/nouvelle-mesure-pour-lutter-contre-le-trafic-des-compteurs-kilometriques\/#Pour_finir_Legislation_et_Mesures_Preventives\" title=\"Finally: Legislation and Preventive Measures\">Finally: Legislation and Preventive Measures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LArnaque_au_Compteur_Kilometrique_Connaitre_pour_Contrecarrer\"><\/span>The Odometer Scam: Know to Counteract it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1><p>The odometer scam, a growing problem in Canada and the United States, must be brought to light. This article aims to shed light on how this fraud works and offer advice on how to escape its trap.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment_les_Arnaqueurs_Operent-ils\"><\/span>How Do Scammers Operate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Odometers, which indicate the distance traveled by a vehicle, are frequently manipulated by fraudsters. <strong>HistoVec<\/strong> reveals the mileage established by technical inspectors, but no data comes from other official sources.<\/p><p>It is imperative to understand that these scams are not fueled solely by victims&#039; negligence and greed. They can also be perpetrated against third parties. If you or a loved one is the victim of such a scam, you may be eligible for compensation from the scammer&#039;s insurer, provided you can prove that your loss was caused by an exclusion or restriction of coverage. your policy.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Un_Systeme_qui_Montre_ses_Failles\"><\/span>A System That Shows Its Flaws<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The current system is not immune to fraud. To ensure the fair sale of vehicles, it would be necessary to extend verification to all imports and exports. The owner of a vehicle could no longer claim to have purchased a fraudulently used car in good faith; he would then be liable for a fine passed on by the State.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment_Eviter_un_Vehicule_Frauduleux\"><\/span>How to Avoid a Fraudulent Vehicle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>One solution would be to require the seller to obtain certification from the manufacturer, attesting to the conformity of the vehicle with its warranty. This would eliminate sellers who claim to sell genuine cars that have not been inspected.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expertise_et_Recours_en_cas_de_Compteur_Kilometrique_Trafique\"><\/span>Expertise and Recourse in the event of a Tampered Odometer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expertise\"><\/span>Expertise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Two areas of expertise are involved: civil and criminal. The first instance seeks to obtain damages or other relief measures. If proceedings are initiated, they are criminal in nature.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recours\"><\/span>Appeal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>To be able to file a lawsuit, you must have suffered harm. You can request restitution of the difference in value between the price paid and the market price, or demand a refund from the seller.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LIntervention_dun_Expert_Automobile\"><\/span>The Intervention of an Automotive Expert<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>It is recommended to call an automotive expert to examine a tampered with odometer. Experts have tools and equipment that allow them to instantly detect tampering.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Les_Fondements_de_la_Procedure\"><\/span>The Basics of the Procedure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The buyer can sue the seller for damages if the value of the vehicle was known at the time of sale but the price was lower than the actual value. He can also claim damages if the vehicle had a hidden defect that affects its value, its use, or if he would have abandoned the purchase if he had been aware of the defect.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pour_finir_Legislation_et_Mesures_Preventives\"><\/span>Finally: Legislation and Preventive Measures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>In some countries, there are specific laws to protect consumers against this type of fraud. For example, in the United States, federal law prohibits the tampering of odometers. Severe fines are provided for those who violate these laws.<\/p><p>Education and information are key to avoiding these scams. By knowing the signs of possible odometer manipulation, potential buyers can protect themselves. It is also recommended to always have a used vehicle inspected by a professional before making a purchase.<\/p><p>Here are some signs that an odometer may have been tampered with:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Low mileage despite the age of the vehicle.<\/li>\n\n<li>Excessive wear to the pedals, steering wheel, shift lever, floor mats, driver&#039;s seat or buttons, which does not correspond to the mileage shown.<\/li>\n\n<li>Traces of alteration on the dashboard.<\/li>\n\n<li>The seller is vague or reluctant to discuss the vehicle&#039;s history.<\/li><\/ol><p>Remember, the key to avoiding falling for this type of scam is to do your due diligence when purchasing a used vehicle. Take the time to inspect the vehicle, request supporting documentation, and consider hiring an automotive expert to help you make an informed choice.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>L&#8217;Arnaque au Compteur Kilom\u00e9trique : Conna\u00eetre pour Contrecarrer L&#8217;arnaque au compteur kilom\u00e9trique, un probl\u00e8me grandissant au Canada et aux \u00c9tats-Unis, doit \u00eatre d\u00e9voil\u00e9e au grand jour. Cet article vise \u00e0 \u00e9clairer le fonctionnement de cette fraude et \u00e0 offrir des conseils pour \u00e9chapper \u00e0 son pi\u00e8ge. Comment les Arnaqueurs Op\u00e8rent-ils ? 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