Kako prodavci varaju kupce polovnih auta

February 2, 2026

TL;DR

Hidden defects, rolled-back mileage, and "improved" vehicle histories are common in the used car market.
Buyer trust in sellers of used vehicles is very low, with two-thirds of buyers skeptical from the start.
Despite buyer skepticism, 67% of sellers claim to be completely honest.
Over 70% of sellers are willing to provide a chassis number for vehicle history checks.
Sellers rarely offer independent service inspections, as these often reveal price-reducing defects.
Buyers increasingly rely on digital vehicle history reports before viewing cars.
Over 40% of buyers check vehicle data in advance, and nearly three-quarters use these reports for price negotiations.
Common areas of verification include actual mileage, accident data, and photos of previous damage.
Sellers use cosmetic "magic" like polishing, deep cleaning, and erasing electronic errors to make cars appear better.
Temporary fixes and additives are sometimes used to mask mechanical issues during test drives.
Experts advise buyers to combine vehicle history checks with independent inspections and to not believe unsubstantiated claims.

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