How can I tell if the mileage is legit on an import?

Thinking of buying a UK import in Dublin. I'm a bit suss about the mileage as apparently the car has only done 2,000 miles in last year... Is there any way to find out if the mileage is legit?

Brian O'Donoghue (Dublin)

Apr 2014 Filed under: importing

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Expert answer

Hi Brian,

The car could well have been off the road or traded in to a UK dealer before sitting around for a while and then coming to Ireland.

Nonetheless, it's best to be safe. We recommend a Cartell.ie history report. It can pick up mileage discrepancies, even on UK cars.

Let us know how you get on

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser
@Shane_O_D