What is the scope of the problem?
The Federal Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA) requires sellers to provide actual, truthful odometer readings and to disclose any known inaccuracies. TIMA makes odometer fraud a felony. Failure to disclose a changed or repaired odometer (meaning altered in any way), and/or falsifying mileage documentation will result in fines and/or imprisonment.2 Yet, even in the face of harsh consequences year over year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that consumers lose over $1 billion in odometer fraud.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/odometer-fraud

Protect yourself against odometer fraud:
Compare the mileage on the vehicle with the title. Each time the vehicle changes hands, the mileage must be listed on the title. You also can ask the seller for maintenance records and/or emission test records that note the vehicle’s mileage.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/odometer-fraud

Check the AutoCheck® vehicle history report for the vehicle to confirm that the current mileage on the vehicle aligns to the previously reported mileage. If the current odometer reading is less than previously reported mileage events, you may have discovered an odometer rollback.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/odometer-fraud

Before you buy, take the vehicle to a mechanic for a thorough inspection. A good mechanic will know what signs may indicate odometer tampering and can point them out over the course of the inspection.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/odometer-fraud

How Does AutoCheck Beat Carfax®?
An AutoCheck® vehicle history report helps you understand a vehicle's history, enables you to compare similar vehicles you may be considering and helps you select the vehicle that's right for you. This has been AutoCheck's mission since it debuted over 10 years ago, and it is a mission that continues through relationships with trusted industry leaders such as NADAguides.com, CarMax, eBay Motors, Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds.com.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/autocheck-vs-carfax

AutoCheck® vehicle history reports deliver information on reported accidents, odometer rollback, lemon vehicles, branded titles and much more. Our vast database pulls vehicle information from all 50 states and the information is aggregated and managed by Experian, a leading expert in credit and automotive data services.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/autocheck-vs-carfax

Even if you already have access to a vehicle history report from a provider, AutoCheck has its own set of exclusive data that may uncover further information about a vehicle you're considering. When looking to make an expensive purchase such as a new vehicle, shouldn't you have access to as much information as you can before making a decision? An AutoCheck report can.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/autocheck-vs-carfax

What is a Title Brand?
Title brands tell potential customers whether a used vehicle has sustained damage or might be potentially unsafe to drive. Note that if a vehicle's title has been "branded," it is an official designation made by a state agency and should appear on the vehicle's title paperwork. Neither individuals nor private companies can brand titles.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/learn-about-title-brands

Auction Announced as Fleet/Lease
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported the vehicle as a fleet or leased vehicle. A vehicle provided by a company for an executive is an example of a fleet vehicle. Fleet and leased vehicles are often in good condition. Fleet companies can have vehicle care guidelines.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

An AutoCheck vehicle history report is a valuable tool when trying to figure out whether a vehicle you want to purchase has a branded title. Within the report, you will be notified of any records that AutoCheck has in its database on whether or not a branded title has been issued on a specific vehicle.


http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/learn-about-title-brands

Odometer Rollback Title Brand
You should know from the outset that detecting odometer rollback is very difficult if you are not a certified mechanic, mostly because anyone who commits the fraudulent act of rolling back an odometer to conceal actual mileage is aware of how to hide it.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/learn-about-title-brands

Taking the vehicle to a mechanic for an inspection is a very good way to discover whether a vehicle's odometer has been rolled back. A good mechanic will know what signs to look for and can point them out over the course of the inspection.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/learn-about-title-brands

Some signs of whether a vehicle may have an odometer rollback problem include:


Excessive wear in places such as gas and brake pedals, floor mats and seats
Mismatched tires
Missing screws around the dashboard or signs that the dashboard has been removed
Mileage on vehicle and title don't match up
Misaligned numbers on the odometer

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/learn-about-title-brands

Remember that these types of signs could be normal wear and tear on a vehicle, and none of them are a sure sign that the odometer has been compromised. However, if you notice any of these things, it would be a good idea to bring it to the attention of the mechanic doing your inspection.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/learn-about-title-brands

Auction Announced as Exceeds Mechanical Limits
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that the actual mileage/kilometers is greater than the odometer allows to be recorded. This commonly occurs with vehicles that have five-digit odometers that have exceeded 99,999 miles.
www.autocheck.com

Auction Announced as Exempt
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported the vehicle exempt from normal or mandatory odometer laws. See also: Excluded/Exempt

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Auction Announced as Fleet/Lease
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported the vehicle as a fleet or leased vehicle. A vehicle provided by a company for an executive is an example of a fleet vehicle. Fleet and leased vehicles are often in good condition. Fleet companies can have vehicle care guidelines.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Auction Announced as Odometer Rollover
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported a possible odometer rollover. This commonly occurs with vehicles that have five-digit odometers that have exceeded 99,999 miles.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

AutoCheck Score®
The AutoCheck Score is a numerical rating that allows you to quickly and easily evaluate all of the vehicle's history data in one convenient score. The AutoCheck Score helps you assess a vehicle’s predicted reliability and compare it to similar cars in its class. The information helps to:
Compare vehicles of similar class and age based on a scale of 1 to 100
Predict the reliability that your car will be on the road in 5 years
Understand a vehicle’s reliability as it pertains to vehicle age, number of owners, accidents and other factors
Lower the risk of buying a vehicle with undetected problems

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Abandoned
Any registered vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer, whether lost, stolen, abandoned or otherwise unclaimed, which has been abandoned on a public highway, public property or elsewhere within the state, including private property.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Vehicle Service Performed

The vehicle has been reported to have a service or repair performed.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary#W

How does CFA work?
When a consumer contacts CFA, a volunteer listens as the problem is described — that volunteer now “owns” the case until a resolution is secured. The volunteer will contact the company or agency directly to promote dispute resolution. CFA works cooperatively with state and federal agencies to help track and combat scams.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/consumer-advocacy

Media partners
Each CFA office is associated with a local broadcast station that provides working space, supplies and over-the-air promotion of CFA services. This cooperation strengthens our connection to the community and gives our volunteers clout when working on consumers’ behalf. Information collected by CFA on trends and new frauds affecting consumers is used by our broadcaster partners to prepare news reports.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/consumer-advocacy

Privacy policy
For each visitor to the CFA Web page, we only collect information volunteered by the consumer, such as survey information. The information we collect is used for internal review and is then discarded. It may be used to improve the content of our Web page and is NOT shared with other organizations for commercial purposes.
http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/consumer-advocacy

What is odometer fraud?
Unfortunately, there are a large number of private sellers and retailers who practice the act of rolling back or "clocking" a vehicle’s odometer. Because low mileage is an attractive quality in a used vehicle, scammers sometimes misrepresent the vehicle by tampering with the odometer to give the illusion that the vehicle was driven less than it actually was. As a result, a buyer may pay more for a vehicle than it is worth, and may also spend more money on the vehicle’s maintenance over time because of the unseen wear and tear.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/odometer-fraud

What is the scope of the problem?
The Federal Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA) requires sellers to provide actual, truthful odometer readings and to disclose any known inaccuracies. TIMA makes odometer fraud a felony. Failure to disclose a changed or repaired odometer (meaning altered in any way), and/or falsifying mileage documentation will result in fines and/or imprisonment.2 Yet, even in the face of harsh consequences year over year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that consumers lose over $1 billion in odometer fraud.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/odometer-fraud

There is no difficulty in shipping your car from the major cities of the USA. If you live anywhere near the shipping terminal the cost of transportation is obviously less. If you reside at a distance the shipping company or the automobile movers will take charge of reaching the export vehicle to its destination. For this they will charge a fee. The fee charged will again depend on the distance they have to travel. The price range is usually within 100 to 900dollars.

The insurance of the car is a must, in order to remain safe from the unforeseen accident that may occur during the transportation of the vehicle. The insurance for a car is usually a maximum of 2.5 % of the total value of the car. There are automobile policies that pay for the transportation cost. At certain ports in Europe, taxes have to be paid in order to enter into a country. This fee is around 200 dollars and for the loading as well as unloading the charge is extra. Added to this is the cost of documentation. For the various forms to be filled, the export permit and the notarized title, separate fees need to be paid.

http://www.auctionexport.com/Cars-From-USA.html