UK used car buyers overpay by £4,758 on average due to dealers tampering with car mileage.

Used car buyers in the UK are facing a scam where dealers tamper with a car's mileage to make it seem newer and more valuable, leading buyers to overpay by an average of £4,758. This practice, known as "clocking," affects about 2.1% of used cars sold annually. To avoid this fraud, experts recommend using vehicle history checking services and conducting thorough car inspections.