Summary: Do you wish to determine whether or not a vehicle on resale has a rolled-back odometer? Are you worried about being duped by the vehicle seller? These details offered by experts at Allen Stewart can help you out!

[17th Jan 2023, Dallas, TX] There are many reasons why people consider investing in second-hand vehicle. The most common is to save a few bucks. After all, new vehicles end up depreciating significantly immediately after the purchase. 

However, purchasing a used vehicle is not as straightforward as you might think. There are individuals who are behind making profits by duping others. You can face such people while purchasing used vehicles, too. 

Amongst the many ways people dupe purchasers, an odometer rolled over is the most common one. Thankfully, being a vigilant vehicle purchaser, you can save yourself from being duped. 

But before we look at the signs that suggest the odometer rolled over, let us comprehend –

What is odometer in car?

Also referred to as an odograph, an odometer is an instrument installed in a vehicle, car, bicycle, etc., to gauge the distance the vehicle has traveled. An odometer can either be mechanical, electronic or a hybrid, also known as electromechanical. 

Irrespective of which type of odometer you have in your vehicle, there is no way you can stop frauds from tampering with the numbers.

Thankfully, now that you know what is odometer in car, proceed further to look for signs such as –
Check the numbers printed on the odometer. If they are crooked or misaligned, that could be a sign of tampering. Look for any fingerprints or smudges near the odometer, even though such prints don’t necessarily mean anything. But if the fingerprints are on the inside, that suggests someone opened the odometer to make the changes. 

Do you notice damage near the odometer? Perhaps a mark that seems like someone was trying to open the odometer case. That could be a sign. 
Cross-check the documents and vehicle history to ensure the mileage listed on them aligns with the number on the vehicle to be assured. 

For more information, log into: https://www.allenstewart.com/practice-areas/auto-fraud-attorneys/what-is-the-federal-odometer-law/

About the company 

Allen Stewart, one of the leading law firms, believes in defending individuals who are a victim of harm/damage done by others. Their professionals go above and beyond to deliver you the justice you deserve. Their attorneys have dealt with many cases of odometer rollback and hence will provide you the justice you deserve with owning a lemon car. 

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