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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by gphang, Oct 27, 2009.

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  1. gphang

    gphang Rookie

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    #1 gphang, Oct 27, 2009
    I had my 360 smogged (in CA). They put in a wrong number odometer reading on the report which has been already been electronically filed. The reading was suppose to be 14,551 miles but they reported 122,909 miles. I didn't realize this until well after I got home. I called them and the supervisor said there is no way to go into the system and correct the information. The only thing they can do is resmog the car which will enter another file into the system with the correct mileage.

    With millions of cars being smogged per year I'm sure this happened more then a few times. Is it really impossible to update an error?

    My concern is that when it comes time to sell, I have to explain to a potential buyer that it was a clerical error and not an odometer rollback attempt.
     
  2. Miltonian

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    #2 Miltonian, Oct 27, 2009
    I would guess that what they told you is absolutely true, if perhaps a bit lame.
     
  3. Flubnut

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    #3 Flubnut, Oct 27, 2009
    At the very least, get the error acknowledged in writing from the smog station, for your records.
     
  4. ylshih

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    #4 ylshih, Oct 27, 2009
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    I would make them file a second report (their error, their expense) so that it gets corrected with the shortest time lag in databases, maybe have them sign a letter saying they made an error, keep copies of both reports with your car records. With the same station filing a second smog report with corrected mileage within 1 day and a letter explaining the error in the records, it should be acceptable.
     
  5. gphang

    gphang Rookie

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    #5 gphang, Oct 27, 2009
    I'll definitely bring it back to resmog it but I can't do it until next week. I will also try to get the Carfax and Autocheck report corrected also. Is there anything other suggestions?
     
  6. SonomaRik

    SonomaRik F1 Veteran

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    #6 SonomaRik, Oct 27, 2009
    I would hold them to the mistake and make them re-do the SMOG for free, or you will report them: CA frowns on such activity by stations, as well they should be frowned upon.

    report them
     
  7. TheMayor

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    #7 TheMayor, Oct 27, 2009
    I would think this is some kind of finable offence or they could have their licensed pulled.

    For sure, take it back and have it done again for free.


    Lucky for you, it wasn't just a few thousand miles difference. No one on a Car Fax is going to believe you drove 100,000 miles on your Ferrari in the span of a year or so. So, if it did show up somewhere bizarre in the future, it's not going to be a black mark.
     
  8. Street&Track

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    #8 Street&Track, Oct 27, 2009
    Good luck with this. I had this happen with one of my Ferraris. Instead of entering 1,200 miles, they entered 12,000. This was New York State and after many tries at getting it corrected I gave up and went to CARFAX where with proper documentation they were willing to correct it. Having the correct mileage in CARFAX was the most important to correct of the two IMO. When it came time to sell, the new owner to be pulled the CARFAX report and all was well.
     
  9. Jackmb1

    Jackmb1 F1 Rookie

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    #9 Jackmb1, Oct 27, 2009
    +1, I agree that they should pay for the re-test.
     
  10. James in Denver

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    #10 James in Denver, Oct 27, 2009
    I think whats more amazing is the OP has been registered since 2005 and this is only his 4th post!!!

    Wow, talk about lurking :)

    To the OP, good luck!!!

    James in Denver
     
  11. DennisForza

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    #11 DennisForza, Oct 29, 2009
    Virginia DMV fixed such an error going the other way on one of my Jeeps in the past. It can be fixed, you just have not talked to the right person yet.
     
  12. SonomaRik

    SonomaRik F1 Veteran

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    #12 SonomaRik, Oct 29, 2009
    FerrariChat-Fax does that... he should re-submit his posts :D
     
  13. AceMaster

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    #13 AceMaster, Oct 29, 2009
    +1
     

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