{"id":1601,"date":"2026-06-10T11:19:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T11:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vehiclepass.eu\/?p=1601"},"modified":"2026-07-20T13:55:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T13:55:02","slug":"odometer-fraud-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vehiclepass.eu\/sk\/odometer-fraud-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Podvody s po\u010d\u00edtadlom kilometrov: Ka\u017ed\u00e9 tretie nemeck\u00e9 auto m\u00e1 zman\u017e\u00faren\u00fd stav po\u010d\u00edtadla kilometrov"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mp6ufsv9-f3f3d38ef50c0da350c2bf13ceba9ef3\">\n.avia-section.av-mp6ufsv9-f3f3d38ef50c0da350c2bf13ceba9ef3{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/vehiclepass.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/odometerfraude.png);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-mp6ufsv9-f3f3d38ef50c0da350c2bf13ceba9ef3 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.7;\nbackground-color:#1b2f58;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-mp6ufsv9-f3f3d38ef50c0da350c2bf13ceba9ef3 alternate_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-section-color-overlay-active av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1601'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-efxvsx-e60819f20851e6709358407203a8aa31 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mp6u59zp-e601499851bcb93d6caa60f00d8fb1f9'  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h1>Podvody s po\u010d\u00edtadlom kilometrov: Ka\u017ed\u00e9 tretie nemeck\u00e9 auto m\u00e1 zman\u017e\u00faren\u00fd stav po\u010d\u00edtadla kilometrov<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mp6u5lj3-05f1711867591e0adf0570f1c84d165c'  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p class=\"p1\">Many people rely on the mileage reading when purchasing a used car. This is understandable, as it provides an important indication of the wear and tear, maintenance requirements, and value of a vehicle. However, it turns out that this mileage reading is not always reliable. Odometer fraud in Germany, also known as mileage fraud, still occurs on a large scale.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-csebld-5014516be341de8e614005350aed3b10\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-csebld-5014516be341de8e614005350aed3b10{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-csebld-5014516be341de8e614005350aed3b10 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock'><span class='hr-inner'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2zp4tt-08c3505bff0520f228dd977656f71f74\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-2zp4tt-08c3505bff0520f228dd977656f71f74 .avia_textblock{\npadding:20px 0 0 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2zp4tt-08c3505bff0520f228dd977656f71f74'  ><div class='avia_textblock blog-inline' ><p>by Vehicle Pass\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7 minutes \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10 june 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1601'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-we88h-1560fed408f2ad7f5f3c4912f62a2c5c\">\n.flex_column.av-we88h-1560fed408f2ad7f5f3c4912f62a2c5c{\nwidth:64.666666666667%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-we88h-1560fed408f2ad7f5f3c4912f62a2c5c av_two_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mp6u62la-27dc12c4462b295e97eb5ace413e3b46'  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h2>How Common Is Odometer Fraud in Germany?<\/h2>\n<p>Research conducted by the German automobile club <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adac.de\/rund-ums-fahrzeug\/auto-kaufen-verkaufen\/gebrauchtwagenkauf\/tacho-manipulation\/\">ADAC<\/a> shows that the mileage reading of modern cars can often be adjusted relatively easily. Despite European regulations introduced in 2017 requiring car manufacturers to take measures against odometer fraud, manipulation still appears to be possible in practice. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adac.de\/rund-ums-fahrzeug\/auto-kaufen-verkaufen\/gebrauchtwagenkauf\/tacho-manipulation\/\">ADAC<\/a>, adjusting a mileage reading can often be carried out within a matter of minutes, and such services are already being offered from approximately \u20ac50.<\/p>\n<h2>How Big Is the Problem of Rolled-Back Odometers?<\/h2>\n<p>The scale of the problem is considerable. Based on studies and police data, it is estimated that the mileage reading of approximately one in three used cars sold in Germany has been manipulated. By rolling back the odometer, the resale value of a car increases by an average of around \u20ac3,000. Ultimately, it is buyers of used cars and leasing companies who pay the price.<\/p>\n<h2>What Does Odometer Fraud Cost the German Automotive Market?<\/h2>\n<p>As a result, the total economic damage is substantial. In Germany, it is estimated at approximately \u20ac6 billion per year. This makes odometer fraud not only a problem for individual car buyers, but also for the automotive market as a whole.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Odometer Fraud Easy to Detect?<\/h2>\n<p>What makes this type of fraud particularly difficult is that professionally carried out manipulation is often hardly detectable. Even many garages and vehicle experts are unable to identify a technically well-executed odometer correction. Most commonly used OBD diagnostic tools and dongles also provide insufficient capabilities for this purpose. Reading data from a car therefore does not always provide certainty about the actual mileage.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can You Prevent Odometer Fraud When Buying a Used Car?<\/h2>\n<p>For buyers of used cars, this means that additional checks are necessary. Do not rely solely on the current mileage reading, but also investigate the vehicle&#8217;s maintenance history. Service records often contain both a date and mileage reading, making it possible to identify a logical progression over time. In addition, check invoices, inspection reports, and other documents that provide insight into the vehicle&#8217;s usage.<\/p>\n<h2>Can a Digital Service Record Help?<\/h2>\n<p>A Digital Service Record (DSR) can also provide valuable information in this regard. Maintenance carried out by authorised brand dealerships is recorded here, often including mileage readings. Although access to this information is not always straightforward, it can help identify discrepancies or illogical jumps in the mileage history.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion: Do Not Blindly Trust the Mileage Reading<\/h2>\n<p>The conclusion is clear: a low mileage reading alone is no guarantee of a good car. By comparing multiple sources of information, buyers can better protect themselves against odometer fraud and prevent unpleasant surprises after purchase.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6ujuj5-9e0deab9a05bd7e72c3ce6e047afeba0\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-6ujuj5-9e0deab9a05bd7e72c3ce6e047afeba0{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-6ujuj5-9e0deab9a05bd7e72c3ce6e047afeba0 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button'><span class='hr-inner'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mp6u6buc-eef1d73bdfd31377df3260442a0eb963-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  cta-button'><a href=''  class='avia-button av-mp6u6buc-eef1d73bdfd31377df3260442a0eb963 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-small avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Check your odometer data via Vehicle Pass \u279c\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Check your odometer data via Vehicle Pass \u279c<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-64c4rl-a4f9e555ded041fd90d6956795be9e46\">\n.flex_column.av-64c4rl-a4f9e555ded041fd90d6956795be9e46{\nwidth:29.333333333333%;\nmargin-left:6%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-64c4rl-a4f9e555ded041fd90d6956795be9e46 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-4b2dpt-f04ac599924d320a2bcea5e1353449d5'  ><div class='avia_textblock vp-blog-cta-card' ><h3>Pozrite si, \u010do je skuto\u010dne zaregistrovan\u00e9<\/h3>\n<p>Z\u00edskajte okam\u017eit\u00fd preh\u013ead o hist\u00f3rii \u00fadr\u017eby v\u00e1\u0161ho vozidla.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"vp-blog-cta-list\">\n<li>Z\u00e1znamy o najazden\u00fdch kilometroch<\/li>\n<li>Hist\u00f3ria \u00fadr\u017eby<\/li>\n<li>\u00dadaje v\u00fdrobcu (DSR)<\/li>\n<li>Registr\u00e1cia predajcov<\/li>\n<li>Pr\u00edstup za p\u00e1r min\u00fat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"vp-blog-cta-button\" href=\"\/sk\/co-ziskate\/\">Zobrazi\u0165 uk\u00e1\u017ekov\u00fa spr\u00e1vu <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"vp-blog-cta-rating\"><strong>Jedno pre\u010d\u00edtanie. Len fakty.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2it2e9-1208b49d25412bd75ee5dcd462c3207d'  ><div class='avia_textblock vp-blog-trust-card' ><ul class=\"vp-blog-trust-list\">\n<li><span class=\"vp-blog-trust-copy\"><strong>Modern\u00e1 bro\u017e\u00fara o slu\u017eb\u00e1ch<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"vp-blog-trust-copy\"><strong>Preh\u013ead hist\u00f3rie v\u00e1\u0161ho vozidla na jednom mieste<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"vp-blog-trust-copy\"><strong>\u013dahko sa stiahne a vytla\u010d\u00ed<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1602,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1601","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-insights","category-odometer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vehiclepass.eu\/sk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1601","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vehiclepass.eu\/sk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vehiclepass.eu\/sk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vehiclepass.eu\/sk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vehiclepass.eu\/sk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1601"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/vehiclepass.eu\/sk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1601\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1613,"href":"https:\/\/vehiclepass.eu\/sk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1601\/revisions\/1613"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vehiclepass.eu\/sk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1602"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vehiclepass.eu\/sk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vehiclepass.eu\/sk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1601"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vehiclepass.eu\/sk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}