What is odometer checking? It is an effective means to grasp the true condition of a vehicle, understand the distance it has traveled, or determine if necessary maintenance is needed. When the seller of a vehicle conceals the true mileage information from the buyer, it constitutes odometer fraud. This behavior is one of the most serious and prevalent crimes in the used car market, leading to a significant devaluation of the vehicle's worth for the buyer. In many countries and regions, to prevent odometer fraud, strict odometer checks are required when importing used cars.

    The myth of the tamper-proof digital odometer is actually unfounded. Compared to analog odometers, digital odometers are easier to tamper with. When the odometer is rolled back, the mileage of the used car decreases, causing many buyers to suffer losses. Statistics show that consumers lose billions of dollars annually due to odometer fraud. In addition, the vehicle's clock also decreases by thousands of miles when the odometer is rolled back. Therefore, when purchasing used cars from China, it is especially important to be aware of the issue of odometer tampering.

   The process of vehicle odometer checking is as follows:

--First, remove the odometer to check for any signs of tampering.

--Second, review the vehicle's service records to ensure that the actual mileage matches the odometer reading.

--Next, check the vehicle's history report and compare it with other relevant information about the vehicle.

--Finally, check for any signs of wear that could affect the odometer reading.

    It is recommended to purchase vehicles only from authorized and reputable dealers. Transactions with authorized and reputable dealers are always safer and can avoid potential problems. They will have the vehicle inspected by a third party and provide an inspection report. Additionally, you can Commission APT Vehicle Inspection Company to conduct an odometer check on the vehicle you plan to purchase.