Majority of Vehicles with Rolled-Back Odometers Come from Germany, Causing Hundreds of Millions in Damages

Most vehicles with manipulated odometers entering the Slovak market originate from Germany, according to new data revealing widespread fraud in the used car trade. The practice of rolling back mileage readings to inflate vehicle values is causing damages estimated at hundreds of millions of euros. The odometer manipulation scheme affects thousands of imported used vehicles, with German cars representing the largest share of fraudulent imports, significantly impacting Slovak consumers who unknowingly purchase vehicles with hidden wear and reduced actual value.