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Mileage note 2

Odometer readings when a car is sold or insured

Federal and state rules ask sellers to disclose mileage when ownership changes. Insurers also care about accurate odometer figures.

The short version

  1. Tampering with an odometer is illegal.
  2. Buyers should compare the dash reading with service records.
  3. Insurance applications may ask for current mileage.

At sale

Disclosure forms accompany many title transfers.

Red flags

Gaps between service stickers and the dash reading deserve questions.

Digital clusters

Modern cars store mileage in modules; specialists can investigate discrepancies.

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