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How do you verify car mileage?

My brother just bought a new car from his high school friend, and the dash seems to be a little off. How would we be able to verify a car's mileage count?

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Carlos Kirby · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congrats to your brother on the new ride! Verifying a car’s mileage is often tricky—however, the first thing you should try is checking certificates for
insured vehicles
at your local department of transportation.
You can also try searching through previous service documents on the car for a consistent history of mileage, as well as reaching out to any previous owners of the vehicle to inquire about past mileage readings.
If you are considering switching out an older car on your insurance policy, keep in mind that you’ll need a new insurance policy for the new vehicle. If you want to get the best deal on your new plan easily, check out the
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Congratulations to your brother again!
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