What happens if you roll back your odometer?

Contrary to some movies, your vehicle’s odometer reading cannot go backwards without being tampered with. Lowering or reversing the vehicle’s mileage can make the car appear as if it’s been used less than it actually has, increasing its monetary value.

Is it illegal to roll back the odometer in Canada?

If you purchase a vehicle and learn the odometer has been turned back, first try and resolve the issue with the seller. Whether you bought it through a private sale or through a dealer, you may ask the seller for a refund. Even if the sale is ‘as is,’ tampering with the odometer is illegal.

Is rolling back odometer illegal Ontario?

Failure by a registered dealer to disclose that a vehicle’s odometer does not reflect the true distance a vehicle has travelled is grounds for rescission within 90 days of delivery. Consumers who purchase a rolled-back vehicle from a curbsider or private seller are not protected by OMVIC.

Is turning back the odometer illegal?

It is unlawful for any person to disconnect, turn back, advance, or reset the odometer of any motor vehicle with the intent to alter the number of miles indicated on the odometer gauge.

How can you tell if the odometer has been rolled over?

Examine the title history report and locate the disclosed odometer readings stated from each prior owner. This will help you gauge whether the vehicle odometer has “rolled over” the 100K mark more than once.

Can you tell if a digital odometer has been rolled back?

Check for physical signs of odometer tampering – Inspect the odometer to make sure that all the numbers are readable, there are no gaps between the numbers, and the numbers do not appear crooked. Any of those signs point to a high possibility that the odometer was rolled back.

Can a dealer roll back an odometer?

It is illegal for a car dealership to roll back the miles on the car for any reason. There are certain odometer statutes in effect that protect the buyers of vehicles if the miles have been set back. If the numbers did not always change due to various factors, this may lead to a discrepancy in the odometer reading.