If you discover that your car has an odometer fraud issue, first gather any documentation that proves the discrepancy, such as service records or a vehicle history report. Then, contact the seller to address the issue, as they may be legally obligated to resolve it. If they refuse to cooperate, consider reporting the fraud to your local authorities and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Additionally, you may want to consult a lawyer to explore your options for recovering damages.
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Depends on what the odometer reads and which region the car is to be sold/bought in.
can a car be sold with a broken odometer?
No, the odometer does not move when a car is in reverse.
Call your State Attorney General immediately. The law does not take odometer rollback's lightly.
It is very good that you want to do a VIN check on a used car to make sure there is no fraud when it comes to the odometer. Try Carfax.com. This is a very reliable site and is a company with a great reputation.
The odometer measures the distance the car has travelled.
likely on the back of the odometer, it depends on the car. You can likely find out by calling the car manufacturer
It is, of course, illegal to DISCONNECT, reset or alter an odometer. But also, under this law, for every used car less than 10 years old a person transferring ownership shall give the buyer disclosure of the mileage of the car and it is unlawful to give a false statement in making the disclosure. A person commits the crime of odometer fraud in the second degree if he, with the intent to defraud disconnects, resets, or alters the odometer of any motor vehicle with the intent to change the number of miles indicated thereon. The disconnection, resetting, or altering of any odometer while in the possession of the person shall be prima facie evidence of intent to defraud. Odometer fraud in the second degree is a class D Felony.
No. That is fraud. You need to get the signature of the person whose name is on the title. If your name is on the title you can sell it. If not you can't.
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.
You cannot reset the odometer in your car, however you can reset your trip odometer.