Irish MEP calls on EU to tackle mileage fraud as system 'failing' buyers of second-hand cars

Mileage fraud falsely inflates the value of older cars, scamming buyers into paying more for a vehicle.

Europe must act to tackle the scourge of mileage fraud in second-hand cars, as buyers are not protected, an Irish MEP has said.

Cynthia Ní Mhurchú said the practice of mileage fraud, also known as car clocking, was estimated to affect up to 50% of second-hand cars bought and sold in the EU.