Annual Cases of Odometer Tampering in Past Five Years and Plans to Educate Consumers against Such Practices

Debated in Parliament on 2 Nov 2021.

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The Minister for Transport, S Iswaran, reported that between 2016 and 2020, an average of 14 cases of odometer tampering were reported annually.
Odometer tampering is considered an unfair trade practice and is an offence under the Penal Code when done with intent to deceive.
Consumers affected by such practices can seek assistance from the Consumers' Association of Singapore (CASE).
CASE has published a Standard and Functional Evaluation (SAFE) Checklist to help prospective buyers assess the quality and condition of pre-owned cars.
The debate highlighted existing measures to address odometer tampering, including legal consequences and consumer education resources.

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Melvin Yong Yik Chye

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Transport (a) in the past five years, what is the annual number of cases of odometer tampering; and (b) whether there are any plans to better educate consumers to guard against such unscrupulous cases.

S Iswaran

Between 2016 and 2020, an average of 14 reported cases of odometer tampering were reported annually.

Odometer tampering is an unfair trade practice. Doing so with the intent to deceive potential buyers is also an offence under the Penal Code. Affected buyers may approach the Consumers' Association of Singapore (CASE) for assistance. CASE has published a Standard and Functional Evaluation (SAFE) Checklist to guide prospective buyers to understand the quality and condition of the pre-owned car.

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The Minister for Transport, S Iswaran, reported that between 2016 and 2020, an average of 14 cases of odometer tampering were reported annually.
Odometer tampering is considered an unfair trade practice and is an offence under the Penal Code when done with intent to deceive.
Consumers affected by such practices can seek assistance from the Consumers' Association of Singapore (CASE).
CASE has published a Standard and Functional Evaluation (SAFE) Checklist to help prospective buyers assess the quality and condition of pre-owned cars.
The debate highlighted existing measures to address odometer tampering, including legal consequences and consumer education resources.

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Annual Cases of Odometer Tampering in Past Five Years and Plans to Educate Consumers against Such Practices

Debated in Parliament on 2 Nov 2021.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Minister for Transport, S Iswaran, reported that between 2016 and 2020, an average of 14 cases of odometer tampering were reported annually.
Odometer tampering is considered an unfair trade practice and is an offence under the Penal Code when done with intent to deceive.
Consumers affected by such practices can seek assistance from the Consumers' Association of Singapore (CASE).
CASE has published a Standard and Functional Evaluation (SAFE) Checklist to help prospective buyers assess the quality and condition of pre-owned cars.
The debate highlighted existing measures to address odometer tampering, including legal consequences and consumer education resources.

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Melvin Yong Yik Chye

S Iswaran

Between 2016 and 2020, an average of 14 reported cases of odometer tampering were reported annually.

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The Minister for Transport, S Iswaran, reported that between 2016 and 2020, an average of 14 cases of odometer tampering were reported annually.
Odometer tampering is considered an unfair trade practice and is an offence under the Penal Code when done with intent to deceive.
Consumers affected by such practices can seek assistance from the Consumers' Association of Singapore (CASE).
CASE has published a Standard and Functional Evaluation (SAFE) Checklist to help prospective buyers assess the quality and condition of pre-owned cars.
The debate highlighted existing measures to address odometer tampering, including legal consequences and consumer education resources.

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Annual Cases of Odometer Tampering in Past Five Years and Plans to Educate Consumers against Such Practices

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Melvin Yong Yik Chye

S Iswaran

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Annual Cases of Odometer Tampering in Past Five Years and Plans to Educate Consumers against Such Practices

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S Iswaran

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