How do I find the original odometer reading?
Look for odometer replacement sticker in and around driver’s doorjamb. You should be able to see it when you open the driver’s side door. This sticker will have details like date of replacement and the last reading on the old odometer.
How do I check mileage is genuine?
If you suspect the mileage on a car is not genuine, you can:
- Check the MOT certificates and service documents for consistency of mileage readings.
- Contact previous owners named on the log book and ask what the mileage was when they sold the car.
- Get mileage information via a history check from a reputable dealer.
Is it possible to roll back mileage on a digital odometer?
Digital odometers can be rolled back by removing the vehicle’s circuit board to change the odometer reading, or using rollback equipment that hooks right into the vehicle’s electronic circuit.
Where can I get an odometer reading statement?
When transferring a vehicle title and changing ownership, owners must submit an accurate odometer reading. To do this, many state motor vehicle agencies provide a form called the Odometer Disclosure Statement. In some cases, you can simply fill in the odometer reading section on the certificate of title or registration application.
Why is the odometer reading less than the true mileage?
The vehicle falls within criteria that allow it to change ownership without disclosure of the odometer reading. The odometer reading is less than the true mileage of the vehicle because the odometer cannot display the total number of true miles.
How can I check the odometer on my car?
You can also independently verify the odometer reading by using the free CARFAX Odometer Check at the top of this page. Simply enter the car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) and the zip code where the car is being sold. You will get a number that should correspond to the odometer reading.
Why do I See Brands on my odometer?
Odometer brands on vehicle titles may show up when at some point the vehicle’s odometer reading is known or suspected to not be the vehicle’s true mileage, due to tampering.