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How to check vehicle odometer tampering

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  How to spot a clocked vehicle: Inspect the actual condition of the vehicle:    Older cars are generally well built but there is a possibility that the car’s odometer readings can be altered, this makes it more difficult to judge the miles on just viewing alone, and you would need a used car check to know in detail. Look inside for worn steering wheels, seats, pedals and switches, look for any red flags like unusual wear or tear, or maybe a dent (this can be found out using a magnet). Examine the service history: Check the service history of a vehicle and find out whether mileage is genuine or not. Check the condition of the car, and you might be able to tell if the wear and tear is consistent with the mileage. A full car check report reveals if the vehicle has been properly maintained during its life period, find out if the mileage recorded is genuine using previous MOTs. Inspect the vehicle’s MOT certificates: First of all, you must check the MOT certificates and look w