Car Mileage Check (1)

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Car Mileage Check
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• What is mileage clocking?
• Mileage clocking, also known as odometer fraud,
  is the illegal practice of tampering with a
  vehicle's odometer to make it appear as though
  the vehicle has traveled fewer miles than it
  actually has. The purpose of mileage clocking is
  often to increase the resale value of the vehicle
  or to avoid penalties for excessive mileage
  charges in leased vehicles.
• Mileage clocking can involve physically altering
  the odometer mechanism or using electronic
  devices to manipulate the odometer readings. This
  practice is illegal in most countries, as it is a
  form of fraud and can deceive potential buyers
  into paying more for a vehicle that has been
  driven more extensively than it appears.
• It is important to note that mileage clocking is
  not only illegal but also unethical. It can lead
  to safety hazards as the true condition of the
  vehicle is misrepresented, and buyers may not be
  aware of the actual wear and tear on the
  vehicle's components.

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• A mileage check is a type of vehicle history
  check that provides information on the recorded
  mileage of a vehicle. It's important to check the
  mileage of a vehicle before purchasing it, as
  discrepancies in the recorded mileage can
  indicate that the vehicle has been tampered with
  or clocked.
• A mileage check can provide the following
  information
• Mileage records The check will show the recorded
  mileage of the vehicle at different points in
  time, such as at each MOT test.
• Mileage discrepancies The check will flag any
  discrepancies in the recorded mileage, such as a
  sudden drop in mileage or a significant increase
  in mileage in a short period of time.
• Mileage history The check will provide a mileage
  history of the vehicle, which can help to
  identify any patterns or inconsistencies in the
  recorded mileage.
• Advisory notices The check may also provide
  advisory notices from previous MOT tests, which
  can give an indication of any potential issues
  with the vehicle.
• A car mileage check online can be conducted
  online through a vehicle history checking
  service, and it's recommended to conduct this
  check before purchasing a used vehicle to ensure
  that the mileage has not been tampered with and
  that the vehicle's history is accurate.

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• How to check if a vehicle is clocked?
• To check if a vehicle has been clocked, you can
  conduct a mileage check by following these steps
• Obtain the vehicle's recorded mileage Check the
  average mileage history of the vehicle on the
  dashboard or in the service history
  documentation.
• Check the MOT history Visit the UK government's
  website and enter the vehicle's registration
  number to check the MOT history. The MOT history
  will show the recorded mileage of the vehicle at
  each MOT test.
• Check for discrepancies Look for any
  discrepancies between the recorded mileage on the
  dashboard or in the service history and the
  recorded mileage on the MOT history. Any sudden
  drops in mileage or significant increases in
  mileage over a short period of time could
  indicate that the vehicle has been clocked.
• Conduct a full vehicle history check A full
  vehicle history check will provide additional
  information on the vehicle's history, including
  any mileage discrepancies or issues with the
  recorded mileage.
• It's important to check if a vehicle has been
  clocked before purchasing it, as clocking can
  indicate that the vehicle has been tampered with
  and may have additional issues. A mileage check
  and a full vehicle history check can provide
  valuable information on the vehicle's history and
  should be conducted before making a purchase.

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