Why does my title say odometer discrepancy?
Why does my title say odometer discrepancy?
Once the mileage has been marked as exempt on a title, there is no way to change it back. What is mileage discrepancy? A discrepancy means that we have readings on the National Mileage Register that are inconsistent with the mileage you have entered.
Is it illegal to lie about the miles on a car?
There are many variables here but there is a federal law against falsifying mileage on vehicles. It probably applies to your purchase and there is a stiff fine if the seller is found to have “lied”.
Can an odometer be wrong?
“So you odometer being inaccurate can be wildly off. Maybe in your favor or maybe not. As a buyer, you have to consider the fact that the vehicle you’re looking at may not have accurate mileage.” Over the vehicle’s lifetime those nearly 30 feet can mean more than 500 extra miles.
How do you tell if odometer has been altered?
The first way to detect odometer rollback fraud is to compare the mileage on the odometer with the mileage number on the vehicle maintenance or inspection records and CARFAX vehicle history report. Reparations and inspections normally record the mileage number.
Is there a way to tell if an odometer has been rolled back?
The first way to detect odometer rollback fraud is to compare the mileage on the odometer with the mileage number on the vehicle maintenance or inspection records and CARFAX vehicle history report. The CARFAX Vehicle History Report is the new way to obtain mileage information.
How do I know if my odometer has been tampered with?
How to spot odometer fraud
- Ask to see the title and compare the mileage on it with the vehicle’s odometer.
- Compare the mileage on the odometer with the mileage indicated on the vehicle’s maintenance or inspection records.
- Check that the numbers on the odometer gauge are aligned correctly.
- Examine the tires.