Did someone drive my car

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OK. So I went on vacation for a few weeks and left my car in the garage. When I returned, there was less gas than I recall. The seat was not in a position I normally use. But other than that, I have no proof. And, I could be wrong. I looked at the INTO / TRIP Computer screen and it shows tank averages.

Is there a way to tell if the car was driven? I don't have logging or hondata or the like. I don't think I'm going crazy, any help would be greatly appreciated!
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I think the factory navigation keeps track of where the car has been. I have no idea how to access this information though. I never use the built in nav.
 

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Has the mileage gone up? If the tank is lower than before, there should be a noticeable number of miles added.
 
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Has the mileage gone up? If the tank is lower than before, there should be a noticeable number of miles added.
So the gas has gone down. The mileage went up, but not sure how much. Since the car "sat" for 3 weeks, it would be nice to see it had been started (or not!) on certain days.
 


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who would have access to drive it, and would they destroy it? If no outward signs of damage and the car seems fine, and you have a teenager around, at least he/she was respectful with it and didn't ruin it. But just keep track for next time and then take proper steps.

Sometimes you need to let them get away with little things here or there -we were all young once and did stupid stuff - at least it appears no damage so just enjoy life imo instead of going CSI on this.
 

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How can someone just drive your car if it's in your garage for 3 weeks?
 

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By 'garage' I'm assuming a attended / valet parking garage and not your residence garage ?
 

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I think the factory navigation keeps track of where the car has been. I have no idea how to access this information though. I never use the built in nav.
Garmin calls it tracks. These are date and time stamped.
 


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Easiest way to tell would be from mileage (you'd need to know the mileage before you left and after you came back though). Trip computers can be cleared. If you remember the fuel economy to the decimal (and the last 3) that would be hard to reproduce and fake as well.
 
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So, as always, great inputs / questions. Garage is my half of the garage at my house. We were away and the house / pool was used by good friends, trusted neighbors, and older kids. They all know that I have few things that are MINE, as in any large family. The car, is mine. No it is not damaged or destroyed, at all. It is a trust question for me. But, the input is valid - no damage, be more careful next time (if I need to be) and let this one go. I share do that.

Thank you all for your inputs, sincerely. Stay safe.
 
 





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