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Used cars are an alternative for those of you who have a limited budget. But when buying a used car, you are still more observant and thorough so that you can get a good quality one. One thing to consider is the distance traveled. Cars with minimal mileage are usually more targeted.
But keep in mind, the odometer aka mileage on the MID screen can be reset so that it becomes smaller again. For that, those of you who want to buy a used car should be wary. So, so as not to be disappointed, here’s how to find out the characteristics of a car that has the odometer reset, as quoted on the Daihatsu Indonesia page.
1. Check Tire Condition
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Tires can be a parameter to check whether the odometer has been reset or not. If the odometer is low, the car is actually still using the default tires from the manufacturer. Now you can check about the default tires from the manufacturer. The reason is, there are some used car sellers who change tires first to make sure that the mileage is still low. You can also check the thickness of the tires.
2. Pay attention to the condition of the steering wheel
The steering wheel can also be a reference. Pay attention if the condition is still good or already dull. If a car with a low odometer is likely to be rarely used, the steering wheel is more shiny. If the condition is dull and it looks cracked and the odometer is low, chances are it has been reset.
3. Check Car Service History
This is the most powerful way to find out for sure the car has experienced a reset odometer or not. You can check the service history of the car. If the car owner is diligent, it is certain that the car service history is well recorded. From the history it can also be seen how far the car has traveled.
On the other hand, with this service history, you can also check how the condition of the car is in the hands of the owner. How many times has it been repaired and also other things.
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