What is a certified odometer reading?
What is a certified odometer reading?
An odometer disclosure statement is simply a declaration of a vehicle’s mileage as indicated by its odometer, and if whether or not it’s an accurate reading. On a California vehicle title, the box underneath the two stacked signatures is provided specifically for the odometer disclosure statement.
Are either of the two boxes next to your odometer reading checked?
reflects the actual mileage of the vehicle, do not check either box. reflects mileage different than the actual mileage of the vehicle (without respect to the mechanical limits of the odometer), check the “not actual mileage” box.
Is it illegal to change the odometer reading?
Odometer fraud, also referred to as odometer rollback, is the illegal act of changing or altering the mileage readings on a vehicle to make it appear to have a lower total mileage.
What do you need to know about odometer fraud?
Odometer Fraud & the Law. When a vehicle is sold or a title is transferred, the law requires written documentation of the total mileage as recorded on the odometer. If the odometer mileage is known to be incorrect for any reason, the seller is required to provide a written statement of this knowledge on the title to the buyer.
What to do if your odometer mileage is incorrect?
If the odometer mileage is known to be incorrect for any reason, the seller is required to provide a written statement of this knowledge on the title to the buyer. Often, odometer fraud is done in conjunction with other crimes in order to make a used vehicle appear to be newer or have less wear than it actually does. These may include:
How can I find out if my car has an odometer?
Provide an odometer rollback alert. Reveal any inconsistencies related to odometer readings during title transfer or inspection. Check for excessive ownership. Report average mileage for each owner. Look to see if the wear and tear matches up with the reported mileage.
What to do if your odometer is wrong?
If the odometer mileage is known to be incorrect for any reason, the seller is required to provide a written statement of this knowledge on the title to the buyer. Often, odometer fraud is done in conjunction with other crimes in order to make a used vehicle appear to be newer or have less wear than it actually does.
Why is it important to know the odometer reading?
Certify the exact odometer reading at the time of sale. Helps prove if the mileage is increasing over time and if the mileage exceeds its mechanical limits. Help prevent mileage tampering and preserve the actual retail value of the vehicle when it’s sold.
Where can I find an odometer disclosure statement?
Depending on your state, you can: Use the state-provided odometer disclosure statement. Enter the mileage on the Certificate of Title (in the section designated for the odometer reading). Create your own odometer disclosure statement.
What is the law about odometer fraud?
Odometer Fraud & the Law When a vehicle is sold or a title is transferred, the law requires written documentation of the total mileage as recorded on the odometer. If the odometer mileage is known to be incorrect for any reason, the seller is required to provide a written statement of this knowledge on the title to the buyer.
