Experience in checking ODO meter when buying used cars

What is ODO meter?

ODO stands for Odometer, a tool used to measure the distance traveled by a car since its manufacture. ODO is usually located in the cockpit, to the right of the steering wheel of the car.

In countries around the world, most of the measurement units on vehicles are miles while in Vietnam it is km. ODO is therefore also known as odometer.

When buying a used car, the owner needs to carefully check if the ODO shows any abnormalities, such as being reversed, through the following steps:

Check vehicle history: You can use the vehicle purchase documents to know the exact time of purchase, from which you can calculate the average number of kilometers corresponding to the number of years traveled.

Check vehicle maintenance history: During the time of using the vehicle, owners often take the vehicle for periodic maintenance at garages. And that activity will be recorded by maintenance technicians in the logbook including: Number of kilometers, time, maintenance/repair content...

Check the details on the car: The machine parts, engine and especially the chassis of the car are considered important factors to help determine whether the index on ODO is correct or not.

Compare the level of wear and tear: Check the overall level of the vehicle, the level of wear and tear. Accordingly, the more the vehicle moves, the older the spare parts become. Screws have been replaced or tires are worn, disc brake surfaces... Through these details, it is also possible to assess the level of use of the vehicle by the previous owner.

Bring your car to an authorized repair and maintenance facility: This is a reliable and reassuring way after you have checked the car yourself but are still unsure.