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Message: <blockquote data-quote="830" data-source="post: 108418" data-attributes="member: 2122">no matter what they say about the odometer not tamperable, there are ways around it.1. change the meter console assembly (or whatever that is called). costs only 1kplus or something. the red light is resetable. my friend broke his meter and changed it at 33k. his mileage shows less that amount.* of course if the change is done in AB then the change will be noted.2. i've heard of a computer software to tamper the reading. I was asked if i would be interested to change my meter reading when i wanted to sell my previous e46. Of course i din take it. might end up with a lawsuit or equally worse - jail! i was quoted RM 400. just plug and change.there is one way to confirm the mileage for sure! get both the master keys to AB and put it through the reader the have on the service advisors desk. so far i think it is the least tamperable one due to technology (notice i used the word 'least')there are tell tale signs that you can look out for when you buy a low mileage car. they are quite foolproof. unless the owner is all out to cheat you (quite unlikely ... you'll see why ...)in low mileage cars, 1. steering leather should be still matt in color and firm and not blotted and shining smooth.2. nice car mats are not a sure sign. they are cheap to change. lift the car mats to look at the carpet at the driver side. where our shoe sole of our right feet rests on the carpet, damage or indentation is the highest. low mileage cars will show minimal of that.3. don be fooled by the leather, leather can change 1! check drivers side seat for the two 'lekuks' our butt makes. they should be little. * for car interior, scratches MAY or MAY NOT be tell tell signs of high mileage. it's just shows the usage in the interior of the car.4. jack the car up. low mileage cars do not show battle scars  ... normally ... (caused by kerbs, big rocks, maybe another car hehehe) unless the driver can stay on the road proper. in which case you also may not want the car anyway!* another bit of advice on the accident cars (non mileage related). check the front engine bay and read boot and body for the ROBOTIC welding. they are little round made when the robotic hand weld the metals together. these are NOT reproduceable by mudguard men after an accident repair.having said all that, confirming a low mileage good car is still elusive even to pros. but in general, the above are quite foolproof because to bluff you, the owner will have to spend money. why spend when they are selling already? Again i wanna highlight 'in general'hope this will help some of the forum members as well.for more info can PM me.</blockquote>

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