Second Hand Car Buying. Have you ever...

[richarda0109]

asked to look at the mileage information via an OBDII reader. Currently there is a live thread over in "General Gassing" about clockers. I have been looking at changing my car for a couple of months now and wanted to know if this was a reasonable request? Obviously I am only talking about vehicles sold by Independents and Private Sellers.

Rgds
Richard

[XB70]

richarda0109 said:

asked to look at the mileage information via an OBDII reader. Currently there is a live thread over in "General Gassing" about clockers. I have been looking at changing my car for a couple of months now and wanted to know if this was a reasonable request? Obviously I am only talking about vehicles sold by Independents and Private Sellers.

Rgds
Richard

If a buyer asked me that, I would agree but ONLY if was done at a main Mercedes dealer.

Certainly would not allow them, or a mate, or "dad's buddy who is a mechanic" to plug something in themselves.

However, I only ever own cars with history (receipts) also so the mileage can be tracked through the servicing history and old MOT's