Faq Can You Change the Vehicle's Odometer Reading (Mileage)?
Absolutely not. Yuxuan Company strictly adheres to legal and ethical business practices. We categorically do not engage in, facilitate, or condone the alteration of a vehicle's odometer reading under any circumstances. Tampering with an odometer is a serious illegal act in China and most jurisdictions worldwide. We provide the true and accurate mileage as recorded by the vehicle's systems, verified during our inspection process.
Legal and Ethical Stance
Odometer fraud is a criminal offense that deceives buyers, distorts a vehicle's true value and condition, and poses significant safety risks. Our company policy is rooted in compliance with Chinese national laws and international trade regulations. We maintain the integrity of all vehicle data as a core tenet of our business to protect our clients and uphold our reputation.
Relevant Chinese Laws and Regulations
The following key Chinese laws and regulations explicitly prohibit odometer tampering and prescribe severe penalties for violations. As a registered Chinese company, Yuxuan Company is bound by these statutes.
| Law / Regulation | Relevant Article / Provision | Stipulation & Prohibition | Potential Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Rights and Interests Protection Law of the People's Republic of China | Article 8, Article 20, Article 55 | Guarantees consumers' right to obtain true information about goods. Requires business operators to provide truthful, comprehensive information and not deceive consumers. Defines fraudulent conduct. | Liability for damages; compensation up to three times the purchase price for fraud. |
| Product Quality Law of the People's Republic of China | Article 5, Article 26, Article 39 | Mandates that products must comply with quality standards and not deceive consumers. Prohibits forgery or alteration of product origin, manufacturer, or quality indicators. | Confiscation of illegal income; fines; revocation of business license; criminal liability. |
| Measures for the Administration of Used Car Circulation (Ministry of Commerce, 2021) | Article 15, Article 22, Article 24 | Explicitly forbids used car traders from altering, modifying, or falsifying odometer readings. Requires traders to verify and accurately record the vehicle's mileage before sale and include it in transaction documents. | Warnings, orders to rectify, fines (typically 30,000 - 100,000 RMB), and suspension of business operations. |
| Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Road Traffic Safety | Article 16 | Prohibits the assembly or alteration of registered motor vehicles, which includes tampering with safety and control instruments like the odometer. | Confiscation of illegal gains; fines; compulsory rectification of the vehicle. |
| Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China | Article 140, Article 266 | Criminalizes the production and sale of fake and shoddy products and fraud. Odometer tampering with intent to deceive for financial gain can constitute criminal fraud. | Criminal prosecution, imprisonment, and substantial fines. |
| Guiding Opinions on Promoting the Orderly Development of the Used Car Export Business (MOFCOM, etc.) | General Compliance Principle | Stresses the importance of integrity and transparency in export activities, requiring truthful disclosure of vehicle conditions, including mileage, to maintain China's trade reputation. | Non-compliance can lead to removal from the official used car export enterprise list, losing export privileges. |
Our Verification and Disclosure Process
To ensure transparency and compliance, Yuxuan Company implements a rigorous verification process:
- Pre-Purchase Inspection: Our technicians physically verify the odometer reading during the multi-point inspection and document it with a clear photograph.
- Documentation Check: We cross-reference the odometer reading with available maintenance records and previous ownership documents for consistency.
- Contractual Guarantee: The verified mileage is clearly stated in the Sales Contract and the Vehicle Condition Report.
- Client Access: We provide close-up photos of the odometer in our standard 30+ photo package for client review before purchase.
Client Protection and Recourse
We encourage our clients to be vigilant:
- Always compare the mileage stated in the contract with the visual evidence in the inspection photos.
- Upon physical delivery of the vehicle, verify the odometer reading matches the contractual figure.
- If a significant and unexplained discrepancy is discovered post-delivery (which is highly unlikely with our process), clients have the right to pursue legal recourse based on the guarantees in our sales contract and the protections afforded by the laws listed above.
In conclusion, altering an odeter is illegal, unethical, and against our company's fundamental principles. We deal only in truthful data to build lasting and trusted partnerships with our global clients.