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What’s worse: a rolled-back odometer or a hidden accident that’s not mentioned in the report?

Posted by Joja on October 8, 2025, 8:34 am

I get that both situations suck, but maybe one of them causes fewer problems. Of course, I’ll be looking for a used car with the cleanest history possible, but I’ll still have to consider all options.

Re: What’s worse: a rolled-back odometer or a hidden accident that’s not mentioned in the report?

Posted by Kurt Vonnegut on October 10, 2025, 4:54 am, in reply to "What’s worse: a rolled-back odometer or a hidden accident that’s not mentioned in the report?"

How can you even find out if there was a hidden accident? Mileage, as far as I remember, can be checked through the VIN report. But a hidden accident needs to be detected somehow.

Re: What’s worse: a rolled-back odometer or a hidden accident that’s not mentioned in the report?

Posted by sidzo on October 14, 2025, 8:17 am, in reply to "Re: What’s worse: a rolled-back odometer or a hidden accident that’s not mentioned in the report?"

Both situations are pretty bad, but I still think an accident is more serious. A rolled-back odometer affects price and maintenance, and you can actually check it in a VIN report. I used FAXVIN for that where the site’s easy to use, and the reports are cheap if you buy them in bulk. But a hidden accident might not be visible at all. That’s when you really need a good mechanic, a full inspection, and all that. If the car was repaired poorly, you could be taking a real risk while driving.

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