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Odometer rollbacks are all too common. A dealer, a wholesaler, or someone else back in the chain of title may alter the mileage, and the dealer selling to the consumer pretends not to know. Under federal law, victims of odometer rollbacks are entitled to treble damages and attorneys fees. Signs of a possible odometer rollback include:
• Excessive tire wear for the car's year or disclosed mileage
• Scratches in the odometer area
• Odometer numbers that don't line up evenly
• Repeated mechanical problems
• Paint chips or damage
The only sure way to identify odometer fraud is through a search of paper title records. If you suspect an odometer rollback, you should contact a consumer attorney.
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