CARS24 launches India’s first Odometer Tampering Check

CARS24, India’s leading autotech platform announced the launch of its Odometer Tampering Check, a first-of-its-kind online tool aimed at protecting millions of used car buyers from one of the industry’s most widespread malpractices.

Odometer rollback, the illegal practice of reducing mileage to inflate a vehicle’s value has long plagued the pre-owned car ecosystem. CARS24’s internal study of over 1 million cars reveals that 1 in every 20 vehicles on Indian roads shows signs of tampering. This malpractice not only inflates prices but also exposes buyers to insurance claim denials, warranty rejections, unplanned repair costs, and legal risks. 

Since its launch, CARS24 has already run more than 75,000 odometer checks, uncovering over 10,000 tampered cars with an accuracy rate of 85%. 

The Odometer Tampering Check follows three independent steps to ensure 100% transparency, including accessing service records to verify signs of tampering. With CARS24’s new tool users get: 

● Instant Fraud Check: Provides a quick, single-click verification with results in seconds for a seamless experience. 

● Ownership Record Review: comparing usage history across different owners. 

● Service History Analysis: mileage consistency across past maintenance records. 

Within seconds, buyers get instant tampering signals and can then access a detailed, expert-backed service report that highlights any inconsistencies, putting the power of data in their hands before making a purchase. 

Commenting on the launch, Gajendra Jangid, Co-Founder and CMO, CARS24 said: “Transparency is non-negotiable in car buying. Yet odometer tampering has silently eroded trust in the used car market for years. With this check, we are giving Indian buyers the confidence that what they see is what they get. It’s not just about protecting wallets it’s about making the entire ecosystem fairer and safer.” 

India’s used car market trades nearly 5 million vehicles annually, but buyer confidence remains low. CARS24 believes technology is the only way forward, data that verifies every claim, not just promises. 

The Odometer Tampering Check is available instantly online. Buyers enter a car’s details and receive a tampering report within seconds, a simple step that can save lakhs and years of regret.