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Anyone can sell a car with a broken odometer legally by disclosing in the bill of sale that the "true mileage is unknown". Contact your local DMV - some states (I believe California is one of them) which forbids any car to be sold, or operated without a functioning odometer.

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Can a car be sold with a broken odometer?

can a car be sold with a broken odometer?


Can you sell a car in NYC with a broken odometer?

Yes, you can sell a car in NYC with a broken odometer, but you must disclose the issue to the buyer. New York law requires sellers to provide accurate information about the vehicle's condition, including any known defects. It's also advisable to provide a written statement regarding the odometer's status to avoid potential legal issues. Buyers may be less interested in a car with a broken odometer, so be prepared for that possibility.


Is it legal to sell a car with the odometer not connected?

It is legal, but you must disclose that the odometer is not accurate.


What is wrong with a 1992 Lincoln town car whose odometer doesn't work but the speedometer does?

There may be a broken gear inside the odometer.


Can a digital odometer read a 1 in front of the correct mileage if it is broken?

It is highly unlikely that a digital odometer would show a one in front of the correct mileage. It sounds like someone is trying to sell you a car and tell you it has less mileage than it really does.


Is it against the law for a dealer to sell a used car if the odometer does not work?

Depends on the state where the car is being sold. It is against the law to sell a vehicle in most states without notifying the buyer in writing that the odometer does not work and the mileage is unverifiable. It is also illegal in some states to even sell a vehicle with an inoperable odometer.


Why N0 gear shift indacation and no odometer reading?

This is probably due to an electronic glitch or a broken fuse. You should have your vehicle looked at by a professional at your local mechanic or car dealership to correct the problem. No odometer reading can lead to future problems when you will go and sell you car (or trade it in) because the true mileage will not be available.


Can car dealership sell car with window broken?

no


Does Florida law allow a car to be sold with a broken odometer?

Yes, Florida law allows a car to be sold with a broken odometer, but the seller must disclose this information to the buyer. Sellers are required to provide accurate information about the vehicle's condition, and failing to disclose a broken odometer could be considered fraud. It's important for buyers to perform due diligence and obtain a vehicle history report to check for any discrepancies.


Does the odometer move when a car is in reverse?

No, the odometer does not move when a car is in reverse.


Odometer will not work speedometer is ok what can be wrong?

My speedometer works and the odometer does not because there is a plastic gear in the odometer that is broken.


What measures odometer in the car?

The odometer measures the distance the car has travelled.

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