Kilometrajul dat înapoi la mașinile second-hand te pot trimite direct la închisoare

Many Romanians are unaware that odometer tampering is a criminal offense that can be reported to the police. Surveys indicate that most buyers lack knowledge about the law and where to report such issues. The manipulation of odometers in second-hand cars is now illegal, with penalties including imprisonment for sellers who mislead buyers. Law 142/2023 explicitly prohibits odometer tampering and related actions. A survey revealed that a significant percentage of Romanians have encountered modified odometers, yet many do not know the maximum penalties or how to report fraud. The introduction of an electronic registry by the Romanian Auto Registry (RAR) aims to help verify vehicle histories, but challenges remain, especially for imported cars. Buyers are advised to keep all relevant documents to protect themselves against fraud.