The Importance of Mileage Correction

Mileage correction is a service that allows you to accurately adjust the displayed mileage on your vehicle’s dashboard. It is often required in situations where the mileage reading is incorrect due to various reasons, such as instrument cluster replacement, electrical faults, or tampering. Accurate mileage readings are essential for a variety of reasons, including:

Resale Value: Accurate mileage records are crucial when selling or trading in your vehicle. Potential buyers rely on the mileage to assess the condition and value of the car.
Warranty Claims: In some cases, warranty claims may require accurate mileage readings to determine if the vehicle is within the warranty period.
Lease Agreements: If you are leasing a vehicle, the leasing company may require accurate mileage documentation to calculate fees and penalties.

Popular Questions:

What is Mileage Correction?

Mileage correction is a procedure applicable to modern vehicles equipped with electronic dashboards featuring digital components that display mileage on the instrument cluster. If the unit is replaced or malfunctions, mileage correction becomes necessary to reinstate the original mileage value.

Utilizing cutting-edge and specialized mileage correction equipment, we offer correction services for all vehicle types up to the current year. Our service is reliable and mobile, available at your home or office location.

Is Mileage Correction legal?

Modifying the digital mileage of a vehicle is NOT illegal. It is entirely legal to adjust the mileage if there is a genuine reason for correction. Our services are intended for legitimate reasons, and by accepting our service, the customer acknowledges this. It’s important to note that if a customer sells the vehicle to someone else, the seller is responsible for informing the new buyer about the changes to the mileage display.

Why Opt for Mileage Correction?

When you replace your Instrument Cluster with a new unit, it arrives with zero mileage and requires programming to reflect the accurate value. If you acquire a second-hand unit, it may have a different mileage, necessitating correction. We can adjust your mileage and reset your service indicator to the desired interval.

Certain vehicles, like Peugeots, may experience electrical faults leading to corrupt data, showing values exceeding 500,000 miles. Additionally, newer vehicles are susceptible to damage during jump starts, potentially corrupting mileage values and other vital vehicle data. If your vehicle has encountered such damage, contact us for advice on potential affected components.

How is Mileage Corrected?

The method for mileage correction varies for each vehicle based on the manufacturer’s electronic equipment. Correction is accomplished through diagnostic programming via the OBDII port or a direct connection to the EEPROM or Micro Controller on the instrument cluster storing mileage data.

Directly connecting to the instrument cluster involves its removal and disassembly. Despite this, our expertise ensures that your vehicle will be restored to its original condition without any visible indication of disassembly.

Is the mileage stored in multiple locations?

This varies based on your vehicle. Most vehicles store mileage exclusively within the Instrument Cluster. However, some vehicles store mileage in 2, 3, or 4 locations, such as ECU, body control unit, alarm module, and even the car keys. During our service, we program all necessary locations. Our advanced equipment provides comprehensive technical information about your vehicle, and we conclude the service with ‘dealer level’ diagnostics to ensure all on-board control units are updated to manufacturer specifications.

Mileage Correction hardware?

The internet is filled with numerous “Mileage Correction Experts,” and there is an abundance of ‘clone’ mileage correction equipment originating from Asia. While this equipment may be inexpensive, it lacks back-office support. In case of discovering an unknown software version on a new vehicle, they may be unable to correct mileage and could potentially corrupt existing data. Mileage correction involves programming vehicle alarm units, and if done incorrectly, it could immobilize your vehicle, requiring an expensive dealer visit. It’s a risk not worth taking.

DashFix has invested in the top mileage correction equipment in Europe, receiving regular software updates for the latest vehicles. Our equipment is backed by 12-hour/7-day support from suppliers, ensuring that we can handle any unknown or variant software version encountered during the correction process on your vehicle.

Please be advised that mileage correction services are provided strictly for legitimate purposes such as correcting inaccurate mileage readings due to instrument cluster malfunctions, replacements, or other genuine reasons. We do not endorse or condone the manipulation of mileage for fraudulent or illegal purposes, such as misrepresenting the vehicle’s history or value.

Our mileage correction services are intended to assist vehicle owners in ensuring accurate mileage readings and maintaining the integrity of their vehicles. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that they have the legal right to request mileage correction services for their vehicle.

We reserve the right to refuse mileage correction services if we suspect any fraudulent or illegal intent. Additionally, we cannot be held liable for any misuse or misrepresentation of mileage corrected by our services.

By availing of our mileage correction services, you agree to abide by all applicable laws and regulations regarding vehicle mileage disclosure and use the corrected mileage information responsibly and ethically.

Please consult with legal professionals or relevant authorities if you have any questions regarding the legality or implications of mileage correction services in your jurisdiction.