Why do dates change when a towing CSV opens in a spreadsheet?
TowMomentum — editable owner worksheet
https://towmomentum.com/help/towing-csv-date-format-problems
Updated 2026-10-19

A spreadsheet may interpret ambiguous text as dates or numbers according to its import settings. Preserve the original file and define the intended format before converting.

1. Original raw date
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2. Source format and event meaning
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3. Normalized date or unresolved status
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4. Boundary and invalid-date fixtures
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5. Reopened export verification
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Evidence status: known / unknown / needs review
Responsible person:
Next check date:
What changed after review:

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