Used Car Frauds - Be careful

Just saw a very useful article and want to share it here.

Can somone please advice the legal options if we end up buying a car with an altered odometer ?

Where to report it ?

CHECKLIST BEFORE BUYING A USED CAR

• Beware of posts selling ‘First-owner, lady driven cars’, as these posts are sometimes part of a scam.
• Get the car personally checked by a mechanic. Don’t rely on computer tests as some owners use special oil supplements to make the car high-powered for a short duration just to pass the test.
• Check the quality of the tyres, including the spare tyre.
• Note down the last six digits of the engine number, and call up the dealership’s service centre to enquire about the car’s service history. You can also get the full ownership and accident history from the traffic department.
• When test-driving the car, don’t just drive at slow speeds, take the car on the freeway and see how it performs at higher speeds (a little over 100km/hr) – shaking and poor power are often signs of engine problems.