Inaccurate Odometer Disclosures Are A Federal Crime

Used car buyers factor in a vehicle's mileage when they're deciding the condition and value of the used vehicle. Odometer readings and disclosures are therefore a very important part in determining a vehicle's condition and value.

It's because of those reasons that state and federal laws restrict both odometer tampering, and also a false odometer disclosure papers. federal laws require those seller provided a detailed odometer disclosure statement and certifies the following:

(a) the odometer reflects the actual mileage,

(b) the odometer shows the actual number of miles the vehicle has traveled even if it is beyond mechanical limits of the odometer, or

(c) the odometer reading does not reflect the actual mileage.

Besides rolling back or modifying odometer readings (e.g. using odometer "kill switches"), unscrupulous sellers of motor vehicles also ignore tell-tale signs of possible odometer discrepancies or fraud. For example, there may be inconsistent odometer readings recorded in a vehicle's title or repair history.

For example, a titles history may show the mileage dropped one year instead of going up. Or dealer made see evidence that the odometer has physically been tampered with, around the casing and trim. Missing screws or scratches on the case are a givaway But the odometer had been tampered with.

Evidence like this should put the seller on alert and start an investigation into the vehicle's history to check on the odometer readings. If the seller fails to investigate this than he is not certifying that the odometer is reflecting the actual mileage.

Buyers who are worried about potential inaccurate readings should check with commercial organizations such as Carfax they can collect background information on the vehicle's history. These types of reports are not always complete, so another option is to take your card to a grudge, which specializes in checking used cars.

If a seller does tamper with the odometer or fails to provide accurate odometer disclosures, it does so at its own peril, because the federal law imposes severe penalties on violators. Buyers should be aware, however, that the federal law does not require odometer disclosures for vehicles over ten years old.

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About the Author: Karl O. Heil is a leading expert in Lemon Law practices At Romano, Stancroff & Mikhov PC. For top results you need lemon law attorneys. southern California is unique. Getting lemon law lawyers in southern California is like cash in the bank 

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