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Q: I'm looking for a good deal on a used car that gets
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odometer scams. I know what that means but I have no
idea how to spot it. Can you offer some tips to help me
avoid being ripped-off?
A: The price of new cars has climbed steadily over the
past few years making used cars more attractive than
ever. Buying a used car is a great way to stretch your
dollar, but you will want to learn the facts about the car
before you shop. With the recent surge in the used car
market, the Better Business Bureau warns consumers
that there are scam artists out there who willing take
advantage of unsuspecting buyers.
The number one mistake people make when buying a
used car is failing to have it checked out by a reliable,
independent mechanic they trust. All cars eventually
break down, but some have much more severe problems
than others. Since used cars are sold "as is" in Texas,
you can't take it back to the store if it breaks down five
minutes after you purchased it.
The BBB offers the following advice to avoid
becoming a victim of used car fraud:
Be aware of odometer tampering. The National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
estimates that consumers lose billions of dollars a year
to odometer fraud. Odometer readings may be rolled
back or documents can be forged. Making miles
disappear helps increase the car's value to the seller, but
can mean increased maintenance and repair costs to the
buyer.
Before deciding on a used car, do the math. Industry
standards claim the average vehicle accumulates about
12,000 miles per year. If the mileage seems excessively
high or low in comparison, find out why. Ask the seller
if you can see the maintenance records and compare
them with the mileage on the odometer itself. Examine
the car for telltale signs. Is wear on the car's pedals,
tires and seats consistent with the miles displayed on
the odometer? Obtain a detailed vehicle history report.
If the seller cannot provide this information, you can
use the vehicle's 17-digit vehicle identification number
(VIN) to secure a history from either the state or a
private vehicle history company. You can search the
web to find companies providing this service by
looking under the topic of "vehicle history."
Watch out for damage disclosure, salvage and rebuilt
titles. These titles are issued by states when the car has
sustained damage as a result of one or more incidents.
Salvage titles are issued by the state when an insurance
company takes possession of a vehicle as a result of a
claim. This usually occurs when a vehicle has been
declared a total loss. A rebuilt title may be issued if a
vehicle sustained damage and was rebuilt or
reconstructed, then placed back on the road. Junk titles
are issued when a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot
be titled again in that state.
Be careful of individuals selling used cars from a
vacant lot or from the side of the curb. These vehicles
may be sold by con men posing as private individual
sellers. The car can come with hidden problems. Before
buying any used car you should thoroughly research the
car and the seller. Contact the Better Business Bureau.
Please send your questions to:
Brent Rogers
The Better Business Bureau
1333 West Loop South,
Suite 1200
Houston, Texas 77027
Fax: 713-867-4947,
E-mail: brogers@bbbhou.org
Web site: http://www.bbbhou.org
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