Newly acquired car, but how stock is it really?
We check the operation of your vehicle's emission systems and the originality of the engine controller data.
Software tuning of vehicles and various emissions system manipulations are extremely common nowadays - and as a result, the used car market includes a significant number of vehicles that do not meet the required regulations or are not roadworthy for inspection.
Often, detecting such modifications is practically impossible without specialized equipment, as fault codes related to emissions systems are typically completely disabled in the car's system. Your vehicle may appear to be in perfect factory condition, even if it is entirely missing legally required components such as the DPF, EGR, or AdBlue systems.
When the system and its diagnostic functions are restored to their original state, a host of surprises can quickly come to light.
Please note that as of June 1, 2024, even engine tuning without modifications to the aforementioned systems will be classified as emissions manipulation.
Did I just purchase an illegal vehicle?
Tuning and customizing vehicles can be the most enjoyable thing. However, issues arise when these modifications are passed on to a new owner who mistakenly believes they're purchasing a completely factory-standard vehicle.
A common scenario involves a used vehicle acquired by a dealership—and perhaps already sold to a customer—where the emissions systems have been tampered with in violation of regulations. Such situations can easily lead to serious disputes and complications.
Who's responsible if the vehicle fails inspection, resulting in a traffic violation fine or the need to replace emissions systems costing thousands of euros?
Car dealer - secure your back in auto trade.
At ECU Helsinki, we collaborate with numerous businesses in the automotive industry, offering the ability to diagnose potential manipulations and restore both software and emissions systems to their original state as required by the situation.
This helps you avoid unnecessary disputes and unpleasant surprises with your customers, ensuring that all parties can engage in safe and worry-free car trading with confidence and peace of mind.
Contact us and request a cost estimate for inspecting your vehicle – we’ll go through the vehicle, report our findings, and arrange any necessary modifications.
We can also simply verify the authenticity of the vehicle's software and restore the factory program if there are any uncertainties.
Car trade between private persons
We’re equally here to assist private car owners if there’s any uncertainty about the history of a used vehicle you’ve purchased. Contact us to schedule a visit, and we’ll inspect for any modifications or manipulations made by the previous owner that could cause headaches down the road.