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Not All Odometers Are Created Equal

AS researchers who test the accuracy of odometers know, your mileage may vary, and when it comes to a car’s warranty, that could cost an owner money.

An odometer that piles up mileage faster than it should will push a car out of warranty quicker than an odometer that is calibrated correctly.

That is what was happening to many Hondas and Acuras until the problem was noticed by a lawyer in Arkansas, who, along with several other lawyers, filed a lawsuit against Honda in 2004, according to The New York Times.

A final settlement was approved last December, but the deadline for owners to file a claim is approaching: June 26.

Posted by Peter C. T. Elsworth  at 11:55 AM to Consumer rights | Permalink

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