The service invoice from July 2022 shows 78,300 km. Today’s odometer shows 45,000 km. One is lying—and it’s not the invoice. Service records are your most powerful weapon against odometer fraud because they create a chronological… Service Record Analysis: Plotting the Mileage Timeline That Exposes Fraud

The odometer says 45,000 km. Service records say 78,000 km. Insurance documents say 92,000 km. One of them is lying—and it’s always the odometer. With 70% of used cars having tampered odometers (the kilometer display on… Mileage Verification Methods: Cross-Checking the Truth

Voltage test says 12.6V (perfect). Load test reveals 8.2V under load (dead battery). The ₹500 jump-start becomes ₹8,000 battery replacement within a week. Most sellers check voltage (₹300 multimeter), declare battery healthy. But voltage alone… Battery Health Diagnostics – Beyond the Voltage Test

Power-folding mirrors don’t fold. Auto-dimming doesn’t dim. Heated mirrors don’t heat. The “fully-loaded” car becomes “fully-broken” when premium features fail—and repairs cost ₹8,000-20,000. Side mirrors seem simple. But modern mirrors have motors (power adjust, power… Mirror & Glass Electronics – The Overlooked Premium Features

Missing RC, mismatched VIN, pending loan clearance. These aren’t minor paperwork issues—they’re legal nightmares that cost ₹50,000-2,00,000 to resolve. Every used car transaction requires 8-12 critical documents. Missing even one can delay registration for months,… Documentation Verification Essentials – The Paper Trail That Protects You