How to spot a rolled back odometer

Con men are looking to make a quick buck rolling back odometers on used cars, and it's happening more than ever as the technology to do so becomes more accessible.
Lileana Pearson is On Your Side giving you the tips and tools you need to buy a reliable vehicle.

[@user-wz5ud4mn4y]

This is much more convenient than driving backwards until you get all the miles off.

[@tstahler5420]

Bueller, Bueller, Bueller 😂

[@lawrencebraun7616]

​@@galewinds7696 Don't tell anyone, you'll get in trouble with the law

[@LordCommandor]

@@lawrencebraun7616 Good one...lmbo!

[@johnwhodat8135]

😄

[@Chopped_Liver]

I thought lifting the car with jack and spinning the wheels backwards was best thing to do

[@sophialovestrucks]

Good thing all used car salesmen are honest.

[@Lousybarber]

I have purchased quite a few used cars. The thing I always look for is whether the condition of the car matches the odometer reading. Also having service records is a plus and buying models owned by older people. Having tinkered with cars for years I can usually tell if they have been in an accident. It is a gamble buying used but generally I have gotten decent cars. Got burned a bit on my first car when I was in high school but that experience taught me what to look for so it was not a total loss.

[@joblessalex]

I'm so tired of buying used anything. Bought an f150 with minor crash damage to fix up. Supposedly 70k mi engine, rebuilt transmission. Brought my favorite mechanic friend with me. Got the truck home and oh hey, it knocks! Fuck people.

[@waterloo123100]

@@joblessalex what you didn’t drive it before you bought it? Lol

[@joblessalex]

@@waterloo123100 I did. Didn't make any noise until I was clear home the next day. It's only barely noticable. Need to be at near redline and 0 load. Still a good deal, but not as good as if it didn't have the issue.

[@HawksDiesel]

some states have pre-inspection options before you buy the car......

[@Daerohn]

There are several odometers in a car. The main odometer is in the ECU (electrical control unit). Some new cars with ABS system can have another odometer on the ABS controller. Some even have odometers in LED HL and RL controllers (new cars have seperate ECU to control these). So basically you can check odometer from different areas to see if they match. But keep in mind that these can also be reprogrammed however usually the first one reprogrammed is the main ECU and they do not bother to touch others.

[@UpUpDnDnLtRtLtRtBAStart]

Right, bc they figure the typical person won't have a clue. Thanks for the tips! I'm looking for a car right now.

[@ronhall3686]

Excellent talking points

[@strawberryjam5080]

Great tips!

[@charleshines7282]

Some cars do have the real mileage stored in multiple modules just to make it harder to hide the real mileage from someone who knows how to find it.

[@michaelbartjen3406]

Thank You for pointing that out!!

[@richricogranada9647]

As this country is already a banana republic this is not surprising

[@leo959]

Banana republic 😭🤣

[@unclefester4626]

With kangaroo courts...

[@whiteymcprivileged3144]

Guess you should leave then.

[@jeorgedavid3239]

Ran by demo rats

[@muffintopz4692]

😂😂hahaha

[@BigAlWillis]

Always good to have a mechanic look at it before buying. Preferably a shop that also does collision work because a good body man knows what to look for. I've bought & found many good vehicles for friends & family over the years. I grew up working on cars. The first thing I do is look under the vehicle for leaks, rust, damage etc. Look at the seams & body lines to insure gaps are even. Under the hood check to see bolts , plastic, weatherstrip is all there & looks original. Take it for a good highway test drive & watch the temperature gauge and oil pressure. You're about to spend thousands. Make sure it's right because once you sign the paper There's No Going Back.

[@forestpagan4813]

Please locate ANY brand new American made car that has perfectly even body lines / door gaps.. most of them are thrown together at speed in order to reduce cost and never match properly from day 1

[@johnstack5008]

The trouble is a lot of mechanic shops are crooked. Will you ask a crook to tell you if car seller is a crook?

[@BigAlWillis]

@@forestpagan4813 you can tell if it's been wrecked. They never get it right once repaired. usually you can spot it in pictures or 20 feet away. The hood, doors, trunk lid gap will be off to one side more than the other. The comment is an example and one of many things to look for.

[@BigAlWillis]

@@johnstack5008 The mechanic is for inspection not to have work done. if they lift it in the air and it's cover in oil what would they have to gain by lying to you? you don't own the car. There is no money to be made other than the inspection.

[@johnstack5008]

@@BigAlWillis If you watch Scotty Kilmer's channel, when you take a car to a crooked shop for one of these inspections, the shop won't even look at the car, tell you everything is fine, then charge you for the inspection. Then when the transmission blows up a couple of months later, he figures you will bring it back to him for the repair.

[@jerryfacts9749]

In the old days the dishonest sellers used to remove the mechanical speedometer and use a service tool to roll back the odometer. With the electric odometers it is possible to buy a specialized electronic odometer adjustment tool to roll back the odometer. The idea of this tool was to be able to re-calibrate back to the proper reading when the instruments have to be serviced. It was not intended to be used for dishonest use. -- When I was a kid back in the 50s, I remember a neighbor of ours put a rental car up on blocks and left it run in revers for over an hour to take off some millage on it. With many of the new cars they are smart to this. Being computerized they measure the distance forward and reverse. The odometer distance is reflected on a number of computer boards in the vehicle. Many of the vehicles transmit to the manufacture their status using data packets over the mobile phone network and over the Bluetooth connection in your phone if your phone is linked. When I go to the dealer for servicing my vehicle they can see the distance I drive when I am checking in the vehicle for service. If someone was to tamper with the odometer this would not change the reading the manufacture received. Where I live it is illegal to tamper with the odometer reading.

[@lanatrzczka]

We used to call them Odometer Forks.

[@dazzlingdexter5060]

Wait so if you drive in reverse it erases mileage?

[@Slade2332]

Thanks to this news channel for teaching me.

[@larrybruce4856]

In the 60's 70's and thru the 90's it was easy to see if an odometer had been altered because in most cases the digits would not line up perfectly. With later model, digital odometers it was just a matter of time before criminals got one step ahead of us and figure how to outsmart technology and used car purchasers. Be aware---

[@eddieMurphy11111]

in the UK we have a yearly test on a vehicle it is called the MOT and the miles it has done is recorded and you can go on line and check the mileage but even that can be got around

[@RDEnduro]

Actually good tips! Great report

[@deb-xc9os]

This is definitely great advice, especially for young women. Thanks for sharing this information!

[@truthreignsforever9286]

Lileana Pearson is looking fabulous ☝️😎

[@grantbradley5084]

I remember my brother was trading in a BMW 320 I in the early 80’s and the salesman questioned the validity of the mileage because the excessive wear on the the brake and gas pedal. The salesperson was correct.

[@Offthbadan]

Was looking at a Corvette online with 50,000 + miles. Saw the worn seat, worn out buttons on dash, steering wheel rash and that was all I had to see. Moving on.

[@jaytrumpwins5739]

Excellent story thank you my QUEEN👌

[@anthonygorham5299]

U can’t tell especially with modern cars. When I replace pcms I have to manually input the exact mileage. Sure the mileage is stored in other modules but for cjdr vehicles the mileage displayed on the instrument cluster is read from the PCM itself. I could simply launch my scan tool, write the odometer in my wife’s minivan to 0 if I wanted too. Repair history in my opinion is the best answer to uncover mileage.

[@elviswalkes3455]

This bin' goin' for years man!

[@karanmadan1048]

Don't know from where,got this information "When buying a car,new or old your giving your traveling expense of lifetime." Ooh lileana you killed it.

[@hocinetalem7975]

Even though the odometer matches what has been reported in the CARFAX, there is a possibility that the car has a rolled back odometer.

[@carsonac4163]

Yes very true

[@Febreeze_Odor_Eliminator]

Carfax is not reliable at all. If something isn’t reported it’s not going to come up. Better go to a knowledgeable mechanic in that area and have it checked out.

[@Miguel.Rosado7224]

I agree. But still, it is good to check it out. As to the wear and tear on the pedals, that’s another good sign. I have sold vehicles with +170k miles on the ODO and the brake pedals does reflects the wear and tear signs. Another sign, seats and seat belts. That’s a huge red flag.

[@brensdaman926]

Vehicle reports such as "carfax" are not reliable sources. Always check it out in person

[@akinofue]

😁

[@squirrelcovers6340]

Analog odometers were child's play to roll back. My dad did it for a living at a used car lot. He always replaced the pedals too.

[@suer3818]

That’s terrible 😮

[@joevarga5982]

What a POS.

[@mikejohn0088]

So you confess to the world that your dad was a thief.

[@glasslinger]

The title said "odometer incorrect." The salesman said," take it or leave it." I took it and put another $2500 in it and have a really great 1988 Lincoln Town Car! Been 5 years now with no issues. (other than problems with the vinyl top) Newer model cars may not be as easy to get a good deal on though. They simply are not built to last 25 years!

[@MyLifeThai371]

My grandparents drove their 1976 Caprice for 33 years, before they finally traded it off in 2009. Those older cars really lasted, but I'm sure they put a couple engines and probably a transmission in it over those years. All components eventually wear out and need replacing.

[@hectoralmonte3629]

Car manufacturers need to install a data logger into the system that records whenever a device is used to access odometer settings.

[@aim-for-greatn3z947]

Not possible... I know asking people to think is difficult, but people need to think and NOT be stupid! Regardless I probably bought a vehicle with rigged odometer but don't care 🤷🏾‍♂️ why.. the car was MECHANICALLY perfect! It's not like I'm selling the car I'm buying I'm just using the car! It's much worse to buy a car with real odometer and mechanically its fucked up!

[@Niaaal]

@@aim-for-greatn3z947 BMW does it...

[@wolverines9360]

It's only possible for them to install a automated fail safe to repo your vehicle if you miss a payment

[@aim-for-greatn3z947]

@Purp40 the reason I made that comment IS because I AM in the car industry, and personally I've bought cars with rigged milage and nothing happens besides regular maintenance. Regardless as a smart consumer it's the person's responsibility to double check the purchase, in real estate you can add contingencies to back out of a deal in case something comes up during the due diligence phase. I also own a car rental fleet and I'm constantly rotating cars because I maintain them 1000% even though they have high mileage people buy them Regardless because they see the proof I provide and I also let them take the cars to personal mechanic for more reassurance. Granted that's why I said 80% of consumers are stupid also buying cheap cars doesn't matter because it's still going to give out. I understand something with 100k vs 500k but I know for a fact those people selling cars with rigged miles DONT TAKE CARE OF THEM. So if I were them I would lower the miles make it "look" good and sell with all the issues. Let the consumer deal with it. Luckily I don't need to do some bullshit like that, but I've been a victim of rigged miles but it didn't matter "to me" anyways it not like I'm looking to sell the cheap car anyways.

[@aim-for-greatn3z947]

@@purp40 regardless its up to thenconsumer to do due diligence 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@zdenkorakitnican6093]

Im looking for a scanner tool for a lexus to scan for the right milage but dont know which scan tool to buy

[@candydigga]

I have a classic 95 Jaguar with 280k miles. I switched the odometer because I didn't like how my old one was looking. But by doing so, it dropped my mileage down more 100k. As a classic owner I didn't like that. So I switch computer board on odometer to still have my mileage back to show people my car is still out lasting these modern day cars 🤪

[@MeaHeaR]

Jhagg-Waaaaaaar

[@paulhare662]

@@MeaHeaR Jag You Wye Ahr.

[@X08x]

The best way is through DMV. Check past specs. No mechanic can say for sure how many miles is on any vehicle except maybe his or her own.

[@jpdemer5]

That's where Carfax gets their information. (Dredging through all 50 states on your own would be pretty onerous.)

[@swagkidm10]

@@jpdemer5 so carfax is s safe bet?

[@jpdemer5]

@@swagkidm10 They have pretty much all the information on the car that's available to the public. (Note that not all states put their DMV records online.) Add in the car's maintenance history, and you should be as well-informed as it's possible to be.

[@glassman204]

Anyone ever find that link that she mentioned where you can find the link on WBTV to check the odometer for free? I can't seem to find it.

[@clearcreek69]

I remember 60 Minutes had a segment about rolled back odometers, but this was probably 25 or 30 years ago.

[@LSRG-YT--LandonSRobloxGaming]

Is it possible for the folks to hack into the CarFax and change the miles there too?

[@victoryfirst2878]

What is the site address for checking odometer rollback young lady ?? Thanks

[@LygerTheCLaw]

you can also have the mileage checked by the dealer, the engine and/or body computer mileage cannot be altered depending on the vehicle.

[@anthonyiannone7618]

if your buying a car based solely on the odometer reading you need to educate yourself better. There are some very simple ways to confirm mileage , some of which were pointed out in this video

[@yamawwad]

Could you please put the link to check the odometer here. Thank you.

[@roachtoasties]

A car's service record should be the biggest red flag. I think most car owners take their cars to a dealer for servicing. Either a bunch or at least a few times. If your Ford dealer looks up a car and says its last service was at 80,000 miles and the odometer says 8,000 miles, you've got a problem. :/

[@ismaelcarrillo3956]

Another way is to see if Walmart car care has previous records of oil changes. They track odometers

[@stoundingresults]

In California you can see the Smog checks every 2 years with mileage on the history report. Also common sense like seeing how worn the clutch pedal is. And plastics rattle with mileage.

[@cakeboss1721]

Yup if they didn't have service history I'm not buying it

[@chucktaylor9190]

For a few bucks you can change the clutch & brake pedal rubber.

[@paulhare662]

Clutch pedal ???

[@chucktaylor9190]

@@paulhare662 yes, clutch pedal pad. I see you're not stick guy. lol

[@paulhare662]

@@chucktaylor9190 First car, 66 Mustang was a stick. Current car, a 65 Chevy II is a stick. I was joking.

[@AdrianArgen7o]

Is any way can I check if the odometer in my car is the real one

[@ARMENH91]

All you have to do is look at the condition of the interior seats / steering wheel they tend to wear over high miles

[@williamsantana370]

Not sure how rust proves the odometer reading to be rolled back. In a state like new jersey where the seasons change, where your car has in imperfection wikl turn to rust. The scrwes and bolts under the hood will rust. Has nothing to do with the odometer

[@georgex7176]

As a mechanic I’m recommending as usually 1. Before you purchase a car take a mobile inspector 2. We not buying mileage we buying the actual condition on the car what the service history can prove it. 3. Asking when and where was the last oil change and if was bigger company possible same places was earlier too and asking the service history about it. 4. Of course 1-2-3G cars are not worth the efforts but usually newer cars or and way more expensive cars involved 5. Many times people don’t want cheating just possibly the odometer units are damaged somehow. Just example that odometers has sometimes pretty tricky led lights and replacing just one led cost way more with a specialist than replacing the complete unit.

[@tstahler5420]

Trust your butt. Look at the drivers seat, feel it, check for color differences like it's been recovered. Oh and listen for rattling in the doors when you shut them and when you're driving it. Older cars with miles on them, make noise that aren't easily correlated. Also look at the seatbelts and seatbelt connectors for wear. If this were the old days, I'd look at the ashtrays and lighters.

[@westhavenor9513]

Door strikes, sills too

[@YoMamma-dy8gu]

This needs to be made it a felony and people need to start going to prison for this.

[@johntracy72]

It actually is but enforcement is lacking and hard.

[@carpballet]

“just a couple hundred bucks.” $129.99

[@mikejohn0088]

Inflation was factored in.

[@glengarbera7367]

Pitted windshield or new windshield Pitted hood Seat covers or no wear on seats Steering wheel cover or no wear No service records New tires or worn out tires Or just buy a car that was regularly serviced at dealer.

[@mikejohn0088]

No records on the car = no sale. I have the original price sticker for my car and every repair and oil change (with mileage) every performed. My file is 2" thick showing that my Mercedes was maintained to perfection.

[@2strokeFORever]

I feel like this whole video is common sense..

[@randyjeffery7347]

Check the service or oil change records to find roll backs

[@trainmaster0217]

I do my own servicing so how would a buyer do that?

[@ricardogarcia3820]

Thank you ❤️Lileana your gorgeous ❤️

[@camsticks4673]

0:07 technology..? yea carmax💀💀

[@deeznuttz7980]

Will be doing that thanks

[@Scythe_Voltage]

The title says how many miles was on the car when person bought it, every title says close or within 5k-20k depending on how much person drove it after purchase

[@michaelmelling9333]

A guy in my neighborhood way back in the late 60s/early 70s made a handsome living by using some special tool kit to roll back odometers for local car dealerships. Quite the dirtbags. March 12, 2023 (Happy Birthday, brother Bill!!🎂💰🎁🎀🎊)

[@scottarivett496]

Used to could do it with a power drill. Also..setting the rear end (then most vehicles were rwd) up on blocks, then placing a brick or cinder block on the accelerator while in reverse gear. I know a guy that used to do that. If the car would’ve ever fallen off the blocks it would’ve gone thru the garage.

[@jpdemer5]

@@scottarivett496 You've been watching too many movies. An odometer goes forward, even when the car's in reverse. And the drill trick hasn't worked since the 1960s.

[@falloutguy8566]

This can already be done if you buy a different cluster gauge I did it with a 2008 Chevy equinox. When I got rid of it though I took it to the junk yard because I'd never sell something like that to someone. Dont do onto others that you don't want done to you.

[@damham5689]

But that takes a lot more work and time that plugging in a cable and pressing a few keys.

[@falloutguy8566]

@@damham5689 same results dude.

[@anthonyiannone7618]

thats not a problem as long as you note on the title " not actual mileage" sometimes clusters need to be replace

[@daneurope9167]

in europe , just check the motor vehicle last emmision registration and they will tell you how many km in the last records..

[@timallison8560]

this is why its important to get oil change history paperwork with your used car.

[@timallison8560]

@@traviezoeg then buy a different vehicle

[@mikejohn0088]

If they don't have those records....run.

[@grantbradley5084]

I remember back in the 70’s and early 80’s how easy it was to disconnect the speedometer wire from a vehicle. So the rumor goes.🤫

[@starguard4122]

Here's a question to think about: How does this apply to a car that's had the engine switched out? There are several shops out there that sell used engines all of the time. If the motor has been replaced with a better one, what difference will the readings on the odometer make.

[@archangel3237]

The engine is not the only component of a vehicle that wears. Body and frame rust, transmission wears out, differentials and transfer cases, suspension, brake electronics, window motors, etc etc. Everything goes bad over time. Is the milage the be all end all when vehicle shopping? No, maintenance has a lot to do with how good a car will be into the future, but its an easy to understand metric for the average consumer that isn't a professional technician. The most important thing to do when purchasing a used car is to get it inspected by a shop that you know and trust, and they'll be able to give you a better idea of what kind of condition the vehicle is in and what you might be able to expect during your ownership.

[@joblessalex]

Engine and transmission miles play a little bit into it, but aren't everything. They're the most expensive though! Imagine you get a car with new engine and transmission done by the best shop in the world. You still could have a window regulator go out, AC could quit, suspension be shot, dash could flicker..... But usually the hard to fix expensive issues go away.

[@comicbookguy2326]

@@archangel3237 stuff like body and window motors go bad regardless of miles, engine and drivetrain in general are the things dependant on mileage

[@archangel3237]

@@comicbookguy2326 time and milage for everything

[@nunyabusiness896]

@@comicbookguy2326 Ironically, usually electronics/window motors/etc. have more issues when the car sits too much. In my opinion/experience, most problems with cars comes down to abuse more so than miles or even maintenance: doing burnouts/donuts, hanging on doors and spilling food/drinks all over the interior and getting it on electrical connectors, bashing stuff around, piling junk everywhere that can wedge in seat tracks, etc., leaving windows down for UV to blast in and rain to pool, etc. I never have had to do much of anything regarding maintenance on my cars and I've had very few issues, it's more about what you *don't* do to them (abuse) that makes a car last.

[@oldgysgt]

The number of miles is not as important as how those miles were put on. A car that was driven around town most of the time will have more wear than a car that spent most of its time on the highway. My 1995 Mustang as 85,000 true miles on it, but over half of those miles were put on at a study 70mph on I-5. It is in VERY good condition mechanically.

[@jpdemer5]

True! I sold a Civic with 210,000 highways miles on it ... it still ran like a watch, and the buyer was very happy with it. The cars to really watch out for are sports cars that have been abused by boy racers. A year of burnouts, donuts and drag racing is tougher on a car than a decade of going to church on Sundays.

[@oldgysgt]

@@jpdemer5; yes, any car that was owned by a teenage boy is suspect, but for overall wear, a car that spent 100,000 miles being driven in city and town traffic will usually have more wear on the drive train than a car that spent 100,000 miles being driven on highways. The stop and go of in-town traffic takes a heavy toll on a car's running gear.

[@rogerbec5766]

In Texas, we have to have our vehicles inspected once a year and the mileage is recorded. Guessing North Carolina doesn't have that yearly inspection requirement?

[@charliep5139]

we do, so it's odd that she didn't mention that. in NC you have to get a yearly safety and emissions inspection, at least where I live in central NC and the paper receipt you get has the mileage and VIN on it. Does the state of NC not record this info/send it carfax?

[@chucktaylor9190]

Funny, according CARFAX These are the 10 states nationwide with the most vehicles with rolled-back odometers, all of which saw increases: Texas 245,600 cars. lol Chart showing the top 10 states nationwide with the most vehicles with rolled back odometers, all of which saw increases. They are, in order, California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Virginia, Arizona, and North Carolina.

[@rogerbec5766]

@@chucktaylor9190 I suppose people in general don't bother to do a mileage check.

[@chucktaylor9190]

@@rogerbec5766 I didn't before, but I will now on my next used vehicle.

[@jpdemer5]

@@chucktaylor9190 More or less proportional to the number of cars in each state - what a surprise. The per capita numbers might tell you something of actual interest.

[@trustme7731]

The first thing I ask for is the service records. If they don't have any, I'll pass. There are a lot of people that deliberately NEVER change the oil. If they say they don't keep the records of service, ask where service is done and verify mileage that way. If the seller refuses, you'll know why. Also, go to a dealer for that make and ask for their service records. Warranty and all repairs will have records with mileage. Sames goes for any shop. I'll go through the glove box, consoles and under the seats. You'd be surprised at the information you can find there, even at dealers. Be sure to check inside the owners manual too.

[@robertbilic4021]

yes, but what with drivers who buy the car, exchange oil and do maintenance o na side.... then change odometer.... it is not possible to track them no way.

[@Retro1965]

Very simple to check just ask the last data of maintence of the vehicle and where had been done, and check the record if it is match to the odometer of the and shop who services the car.

[@daoudaqtash9243]

They will happily provide that for you😂

[@philiptodak1076]

This is why I buy cars above 200k miles.

[@user-ti7yt9vj2f]

I have a 95 Silverado with 400,000 on it had to replace only window regulators someone must have ran mind forward

[@jameswillett7186]

Is this report saying that the cars of 25 years ago with their mechanical odometers were much harder to turn back?

[@beekaye1496]

Not really addressing the odometer roll back beside carfax reporting, However, not all cars are within Carfax Database

[@KKDriver]

My odo broke and now it moves faster then regular, I gotta swap mine out and set the new cluster to my current mileage.

[@Damone7653]

Nice tip

[@SkYxLeGaCY]

You could just pull a speed sensor out of a volvo and drive it without putting miles on it. Speedometer still works even. I forgot to plug mine back in when doing the bearings.

[@homiesenatep]

So you can remove the speed sensor to mess with the odometer?

[@WingoTribe704]

I need this ASAP 🥴🤣

[@utuBrV1oI]

Why are the brake pedals so small on most "modern" cars with automatic? & they are also too close to the accelerator! - one can step on both at the same time with right foot - not good. On '60s cars the brake pedal was monstrous - 2 feet could fit on it! & if you had 4 wheel drum brakes, the brake pedal was much higher than the accel pedal - impossible to step on both with 1 foot at same time.

[@fbq860]

Where is the link for the free Carfax check ?

[@Steelflight773]

I looked at a 2011 Ford Ranger with 40k miles on it. Decided against it since I suspected it had more miles due to the wear I saw.

[@TEAM6USA]

Is Emilie Voss available? What a beauty.....

[@geoleo2597]

wow, good to know. And I thought it was not possible to rollback electronic odometers. Other things to check. If factory screws and bolts have been replaced in areas such as body panels, hinges, plastics. The factory usually paints these fasteners too, so its easier to tell if they've been replaced. This is a sign of an accident. I've been to many used car dealers and at least 50% of the cars that supposedly had no accidents cleary had parts replaced. I called them out on these and they played "dumb." Yeah right! I walked out immediately. I'm not falling for those tricks. If they're not honest with that what else are they holding out on?

[@trevorgwelch7412]

If the radio stations have been programmed to rock stations you know a young person owned the car . Avoid buying it . 🤓

[@jt8280]

Also, never buy a car with a boom box stereo , often driven hard.

[@jpdemer5]

NPR is a good sign.

[@fredsalfa]

I test drove a Porsche Boxster it had 50,000 km on the clock. But when driving it felt like it had 150,000km on the clock. There was obviously something not right. Even though the service books appeared in order. I told the guy the car feels like it’s done 150,000 kms not 50,000 km and he said “Thank you for your feedback” Nevertheless stayed well clear of that one.

[@jpdemer5]

The 50k might have been accurate, but the owner may have driven it really hard (think of who buys a Boxster, and why!)

[@fredsalfa]

@@jpdemer5 Yes could have been true also the car was tracked possibly

[@brensdaman926]

Check the pedals for wear. They always miss that 😉

[@nunyabusiness896]

Could just be a lot of city miles (which could be good to know) or a lazy driver that slides their foot a lot. All highway miles could also have a ton of miles and very little brake pedal use.

[@mikejohn0088]

Until now.

[@julian75411]

Is not just the physical odometer itself either... I had a vehicle that had a replacement transmission put in AND re-registered with 100k LESS miles than what it had

[@dirtyminerapparel]

You know what’s bad about this? Cam chains need to be done and timing belts need to be done at a certain time. Waiting too long on an interference engine can destroy the motor if the belt or chain goes.

[@PS2Damon]

thats why you take the car to a mechanic to run tests on the car to see if anything is modified

[@wileycoyote4206]

Whoa 🤯 never thought that this was going to happen 😮lol

[@darkjdub13]

It's very rare I end up buying one with under 200k miles and I dont pay more than $2k for a vehicle so I've pretty well dodged this bullet lol.

[@engineerstv8077]

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[@cesargarduno7999]

Steering wheel and driver's seat wear could tell you something.

[@CRAPO2011]

Some well cared for cars are clean other than steering wheel seat wear. Heard of anunscrupulous dealer replacing the steering wheel and reupholstering the drivers seat on a clean high mileage car

[@samohtsolacad229]

Ask for oil changes history or repairs.

[@noxnyc23]

so basicaly we can never tell great!!

[@hyphysteve]

Lets hear it for Digital!! You want it you got it.

[@jackpwade]

And the dealers?

[@mwmceo6145]

When you register a car it shows the mileage check car fax

[@pbmcgme176]

The irony of this video.... You're helping good folks looking for a nice used car and at the same time probably helping the scumbags trying to screw them.

[@LordCommandor]

My 05 Volvo XC70 with 245k miles runs just as good and even better than most of these newer model computers on wheels. Here in Lancaster PA and it always amazes to see so many earlier model vehicles broke down on the shoulder with a cloth hanging out the window. I'm talking 2010-2020 models broke down or getting towed.....smh

[@williamsantana370]

It doesnt help when car manufacturers like vw specifically design certain shit so that you HAVE to take it to their dealerships. If you were a mechanic before 2005 you cant work on a 2015 car. Its too advanced.

[@donovanjones4175]

I have same car, worst car I have ever had. Replaced everything, interior rattles, just more junk from ford

[@LordCommandor]

@@williamsantana370 And that's the strategy....to have you spend more money.

[@LordCommandor]

@@donovanjones4175 I've had mine now five years now and yes I put a few dollars in for up keep but at 245k I have to admit she's looks and runs super mint. The trans went at 240k so she's got a new trans and still able to get to up 105 mph when no one is looking. At night around here in Lancaster, the highways become Autobahns. No speed limits and no cops.

[@pasqualguigano6315]

They’re also getting cars that had low mileage and totaled in an accident instrumentation clusters and swapping them

[@commercialfishingnet2188]

That's why we have a seller package here every year you have to give your odometer reading you can not transfer ownership until you purchase one

[@mikmik9034]

Don't just look for worn pedal pads, Look for NEW (replacement) pedal pads.

[@jpdemer5]

The rubber heel rests under the pedals will also show wear (a shady dealer will hide them under a floor mat.)

[@KublayKahn]

"The feds like to test the ingenuity of the American businessman."

[@uncommonamerican]

Mine just stopped...

[@johnnylighting11]

look at the brake pedal wear. if it's been rolled back a lot you can tell by how worn out the brake pedal is.

[@thewholls7176]

The other one to look for is in the event the car happens to have an ignition key look at the side of the key where it goes into the barrel and a car with 100,000 miles versus a car with 30,000 miles the actual key has a lot more wear on it……. Sounds silly, but when you look at them side by side, the difference sticks out like dogs balls…..

[@xxforeverkissedxx6132]

No lie I worked for an equipment company that rolled hours off machines for months at a time, refurbished them and sold them at auctions for years, probably to this day.

[@high1x_]

I tried this on my 2013 fusion se. My battery icon didn’t flash, but the next day I stopped getting the “system off to save battery” message so I guess it worked 😅