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Tampering With An Odometer Is A State

by: KarlO.Heil
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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 odometers mileage reading is accurate for that car,

(b) the odometer is displaying the correct number of miles car has traveled beyond the mechanical limits of the display, or

(c) the number on the odometer is incorrect.

In the past there was a rolling back of odometer readings or other methods of modifying the display. Used vehicle dealers, unconcerned about integrity, may also ignore evidence of discrepancies in a vehicle's history. The vehicles repaired history or its title history may show inconsistencies yet be purposely overlooked.

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.

About the Author

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

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