Possible mileage issue..or I'm doing it wrong

[Lordruler]

I feel like such an idiot to ask this...seems like an awfully basic thing..but I can't seem to be able to figure it out.

I picked up my Insignia GS 2018 last week from the showroom and it had 11 mi on the display. I didn't think much of it...but now it's showing 180 mi and it's ringing alarm bells in my head. I have definitely NOT driven that much. Not gone out of town or even used for commuting. It's only been used for social outings during evenings and a weekend, and it's all within the same town.

So, I don't know why it's racked up such a number..

Could there be a fault with the mileage?? Or am I reading it wrong?

Thank you.

[sriray]

Hello, check if someone else is not joy riding your car and then returning it as it has the keyless entry and start feature .

On the serious note, check the paperwork from when you brought the car, they usually put down the mileage on the invoice/receipt.

[Lordruler]

Hello, check if someone else is not joy riding your car and then returning it as it has the keyless entry and start feature .

On the serious note, check the paperwork from when you brought the car, they usually put down the mileage on the invoice/receipt.

LOL that's funny..(ish -_-) It is kept behind a locked door..and I'm gonna try and trust the neighbours haha

Okay, I will check the paperwork once I'm home but this is the picture I took on the day I picked it up.

[sriray]

LOL that's funny..(ish -_-) It is kept behind a locked door..and I'm gonna try and trust the neighbours haha

Okay, I will check the paperwork once I'm home but this is the picture I took on the day I picked it up.

Definitely 11 miles that

[sriray]

Not heard of faulty mileage reading

[Lordruler]

Then, I honestly don't know how it's racked up 180 mi...so confused..
It is not possible. I've just reviewed my location history in Google and it shouldn't be more than 30 or 35 miles tops. Something is really off here...I feel like the numbers are counting down really fast.

[Plym Ian]

Best thing to do is say set a route on google maps for 20 miles then drive that route and compare the figures

[Ernst]

Stupid question, but wasn’t the 11 miles what was on the trip computer and the 180 the total amount?

[Lordruler]

Stupid question, but wasn’t the 11 miles what was on the trip computer and the 180 the total amount?

Not sure what you mean, bud..
It was 11 mi last week when I picked it up and 180 mi today. I think the latter is also showing up in my Trip 1..I'll double-check when I get back home.

[sriray]

Stupid question, but wasn’t the 11 miles what was on the trip computer and the 180 the total amount?

I would assume the main total mileage is always at the bottom of the screen, and trip is in the centre of the screen with the word Trip.

[sriray]

Just wondering how far is the dealers from your house.

[Lordruler]

Just wondering how far is the dealers from your house.

Very close..like 5 min drive. I've already tried to call the guy who was my main POC but he's away for X'mas now...

[Lordruler]

Okay, so I've checked the paperwork and the mileage was listed as 6 (but actually was 11 as per my photo) so I guess right off the bat, there was a discrepency albeit a small one; they did say they had a set of checks to run on the car.

Also, I've just been to the car and here are more photos. Not sure if this sheds some light on anything..

Current mileage


Trip 1


Trip 2


Ridiculously high mpg or what?


Not sure what this is..

[MattG]

Reset one trip after taking photos for evidence. Drive for a set distance and see if trip milage is added exactly to total milage. Would expect mpg to be in 30's at least.

[marko301]

The 6 miles stated on the paperwork will be before he salesman went to put fuel in for you. It's surprising how you rack the miles up. I'd go for a drive somewhere local where you know how many miles away it is then watch your mileage as you make the journey.