This is mainly due to a legal loophole which means the practice of mileage clocking and the sale of mileage clocking equipment remains legal even though the sale of clocked-cars is not.
So if unscrupulous private sellers are becoming more prevalent in the used car market, how can you spot a “clocked” car? Here's our advice...
'Clocking' is a term used to describe the process of reducing a car’s recorded mileage, helping it appear fresher and more attractive to prospective buyers – but there are a few areas to look at when embarking on a potential new purchase to ensure you pick up an honest vehicle.
Firstly, check the car’s service history. At every service – usually 12-monthly or every 12,000 miles – the vehicle’s mileage should have been recorded, giving you a good indication of how far it’s travelled.
