(NAPSI)—Smart used car shoppers know they’re better able to get a car that can take them far if they’re not misled about mileage.
According to the Consumer Federation of America, one in 10 used cars on the market has had its odometer rolled back. Fortunately, there are five ways you can tell if the car you’re considering is among them:
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