Odometer Fraud in Used Cars — How to Avoid It?

Amir Hamza Shaukat
Odometer Fraud in Used Cars — How to Avoid It?

Many car buyers mistakenly believe that odometer fraud in Used Cars ended with the move from mechanical to digital systems. However, even modern vehicles remain susceptible.

Digital odometers may be harder to tamper with, but they can still be manipulated using specialized tools and software.

Even with modern advancements in vehicle technology, fraudsters still manipulate odometer readings to artificially increase a car’s value.

Buyers are often unaware they’ve been deceived—particularly when it comes to older imports or domestic used cars with unclear ownership or service histories.

Many car buyers mistakenly believe that odometer fraud ended with the transition from mechanical to digital systems.

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Even in modern vehicles—as digital odometers, though more secure, can still be manipulated with specialized tools and software.

Suspiciously Low Mileage on Used Cars


Mileage under 50 thousand km on a car over 10 years old is rare. Extremely low readings on such vehicles is rare, particularly when there’s little or no maintenance history to confirm actual usage.

Look for signs of rust, faded labels, and general wear around the engine bay and undercarriage.

Service stickers and oil change tags can sometimes reveal a vehicle’s true usage, even when the odometer suggests otherwise.