Has the odometer been changed

A few tips to consider before purchasing a used car.

Karla Pincott Editor

4 Mar 2019 Comment

Look closely to make sure the numbers line up, if it has an old-style analog odometer.
Check the service history thoroughly for previous kilometre recordings, and make sure they match the history of the car?
Look for wear and tear or suspiciously new parts. For instance, worn rubber pedals are easily replaced so it’s worth questioning why such items have been replaced.
A worn driver’s seat is more expensive to replace and may be a warning sign of more use than the odometer suggests.
Excessive stone chips on the bonnet could also indicate a car has done more distance than advertised.
If the odometer reading looks to good to be true, it's probably false.

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Karla Pincott is the former Editor of CarsGuide who has decades of experience in the automotive field. She is an all-round automotive expert who specialises in design, and has an eye for anything whacky.

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