The majority of people who purchase used cars fall prey to odometer fraud. Many individuals, however, are unaware of what is an odometer in a car. Tampering with a car's odometer is more than just a difference between the kilometers actually traveled and the amount displayed on the odometer. The criminal felony of changing or modifying an odometer reading exists in the United States, and odometer-rolled-over vehicles cost their owners more than $1 billion every year.

Odometer fraud, often known as odometer rollback, is a crime that many used car dealers and private sellers of vehicles unhappily do. It's estimated that 1.6 million vehicles on the road or up for sale have likely had their odometers rolled back. You must learn to identify signs of odometer rolled-over vehicles so that you do not become victims of odometer fraud. 

How can you tell whether the odometer has been rolled back on a vehicle?

Some indications of potential odometer rollback include:

1 - Look for any physical indications of odometer tampering – Make sure the odometer is in good condition by looking at the numbers to make sure they are all legible, that there are no gaps between them, and that they don't appear to be crooked. Any of those indicators raises the likelihood of the odometer being rolled over.

2 - Odometer records deviate from the displayed mileage - The mileage on the odometer should be compared to the car's maintenance and inspection documents. These reports should include the mileage of the car, and you may sum up the amount to compare it to the mileage currently displayed on the odometer.

3 - Compared to its mileage, the automobile appears to be more deteriorated – Another warning indication is if the car is displaying signs of aging that don't seem typical given the mileage it has. You can take the automobile to a mechanic trained to spot problems you might miss, like particular sections showing early symptoms of wear that don't line up with the car's mileage.

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