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Odometer Fraud Uncovered: Used Car Buyers Warned of Sophisticated Scams
Madrid, Spain – A recent investigation by automotive inspection service NEEDCARHELP has brought to light a significant case of odometer fraud, raising concerns for consumers in the used car market. A client who purchased a black Volkswagen Golf from an official dealership, believing it had only 23,000 kilometers, sought an independent inspection after developing suspicions. The inspection revealed a multitude of discrepancies, including a replaced door that was originally blue, a dismantled hood, changed headlights, new tires, and severely worn brake components. Furthermore, technicians discovered an oil leak, a dented exhaust, and a burnt expansion tank, all indicators of a vehicle with considerably more wear than its reported mileage. The most alarming discovery came from the car's diagnostic systems. While the dashboard displayed 23,000 km, the transmission control unit showed 65,434 km, and the engine control unit registered 65,631 km. This stark difference indicates deliberate odometer tampering. A representative from NEEDCARHELP explained that such fraud is often achieved using a device known as a 'stop filter,' which can bypass standard diagnostic checks and deceive official inspections, including those at dealerships and ITV centers. 'This is a complete scam from head to toe,' the representative stated. 'These types of scams are very common, especially with rental or leasing vehicles where annual mileage is a crucial factor in contracts.' The company strongly advises potential buyers to invest in comprehensive, independent pre-purchase inspections to safeguard against falling victim to similar deceptive practices.
