Beware of ‘clockers’ car buyers warned

CONSUMERS looking to buy second-hand cars were yesterday urged to avoid falling victim to “car-clockers” who fiddle the mileage on used vehicles.

The Government’s National Consumer Agency (NCA) yesterday promised on-the-spot checks on car dealers and imported vehicles to stamp out what it said was a widespread practice.

Clocking happens when rogue sellers alter the digits on a car’s mileage counter so that the vehicle looks like it has done fewer miles and can be sold at a higher price.