Speedometer reset problems

It would seem the digital speedometer can have problems too. I posted this short video Speedometer reset procedures ideas and tips about a few place that may help someone trying to find information for thier particular vehicle.

While doing a little reseach for the post I became aware that there is a growing problem of odometer rollback in the United Staes and other countries too. There are devices that can be bought that can actually alter the digital readout displaying on the dashboard. These low life people do not seem to give a hoot about peoples saety of the way it can hood wink unknowing people buying what they think is alow mileage car.

Mal.

How to buy a used car

Found this rather basic but informative video on how to buy a used car. The message would seem to be,"Be Prepared", and do your homework.

Used or secondhand cars are cheaper than new but you need to do the work if you want to make it a good buy. Remember someone else has moved on to a newer or different car, for whatever reason. So set your budget, think about the type and specification of vehicle you are interested in. Do your research and get an idea of the market for that car. Find a couple to go and see. Are you going to buy private or use a dealer?
Take your time. Once you find a possible car which fits, please get it inspected if you are buying privately.

A dealer will normally have, vehicle history and either give a warranty or offer a vehicle inspection report.
It would be a good idea to pull the Car fax report or get vehicle history report about the vehicle. Get the title of the vehicle if your are buying private and do the registration documentation for your state.

Now haggle on the price and try and strike a good deal. Only then hand over your hard earned cash.

Mal

Trouble finding your cars VIN Number?

It came to my attention the other day that a mechanic seemed to think the only place you could find a vehicle identification number was just above the dashboard on the driver’s side of the car.

I surprised by Josh not knowing there can be several other places you can find it apart from the dashboard. Depending on the manufacture, you can find VIN numbers at various locations on the vehicle.

Here are a few more typical places you could try.

Try the door jamb on the driver’s side, on the car frame under the hood, usually in the centre just below the windshield.

Failing those here is a couple more. Look in the truck under the spare tire. How about looking for it in the wheel well normally on driver’s side above the tire.

If you still can’t see it try contacting the manufacture or your dealership for advice.

Mal