Odometer Fraud: How To Detect

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• Odometer fraud

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• Publié par: Cuble1948
• Publié le: 01 mai 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 4
• Langue: English

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Sad to say, there are many used car sellers who tamper the odometer of the vehicle as a way to change the supposed correct reading of mileage. With that, odometer fraud is regarded as one of the prevalent rip-offs in the auto industry. In fact, even the arrival of modern digital odometers cannot prevent this kind of problem. It is because industry experts think that digital odometers are much easier to be altered compared to analog odometers. If a certain car has an odometer fraud, then approximately 50,000 miles is erased from its system. But, do not let this deception stop you from buying a used car, if that is what you really want. Below are the steps to help you avoid odometer fraud when looking for your next car:  On an average, a car runs about 12,000 miles in a year. So for example, if a car is four years old, it has run somewhere around 48,000 miles. If this is the case, the odometer instrument were damaged some time during this four years. Make sure to check the total number of miles that are shown on the device. step to avoid odometer fraud is to ask the seller to produce the original Another title of the vehicle upfront. If the notice that title looks new and it is from a different city, it is likely a case of auto title scam. Also, closely examine the total number of mileage in the title and look for any signs of smudging or tampering in connection with such device.  Ask the used car seller to provide the important documents and information like the maintenance receipt, inspection sticker,VIN lookup for recall, vehicle history report, among others. When it comes to inspection stickers and mileage receipts, do a comparison with the odometer reading. You also need to find out if an oil change was done in the used car.  A simple step is to look for a loose screw on the car dashboard. If you see that dashboard is not set up correctly, it is wise to think that the odometer instrument has been altered at least once during its life. simple inspection of floor mat and brake pedal of the car can tell you signs of A odometer fraud. Beware if they look to have been replaced just recently.  And, if you think you cannot handle the job properly, you can always hire an expert mechanical to inspect the condition of the used vehicle. An efficient auto mechanic has the skill and experience to discover any problems with the car, whether visible or concealed.