Check the wear against the mileage
- Driver's seat and steering wheel: a very worn seat bolster, shiny steering wheel and worn leather on a "low mileage" car don't match.
- Pedals and gear lever: worn rubber on the pedals and a polished shifter suggest heavy use.
- Tyres: check the date code. A car showing 40,000 km but on its fourth set of tyres is suspicious.
- Brake discs and suspension: deep wear on discs or tired shock absorbers don't fit low mileage.
Service records
Ask for the service book or invoices. Mileage written at each service should rise steadily. Stickers in the door pillar or engine bay, and oil change stickers, often show a mileage you can compare.
Computer readings
Many cars store mileage in more than one control module, not only in the dashboard. When the figures don't match, it's a warning. A proper OBD scan can read these values on supported cars, and a dealer printout may show the history.
Imported cars
Cars from the US or Canada often show miles. Make sure the figure is converted correctly, and check the VIN history report for earlier mileage records.
Get a second opinion
Our inspectors compare the wear on the car with the stated mileage and flag anything that doesn't fit, so you can ask the seller before paying. See what's included.
Questions, answered.
Can the odometer be changed on a modern car?
Unfortunately yes. That's why wear, records and computer readings matter more than the dashboard number.
Is low mileage always good?
Not always. Very low mileage on an old car can also mean it sat for years, which causes its own problems like dried rubber and stale fluids.
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