Dodgy dealers could wind up in jail for odometer scams

Jail time could be on the cards for dodgy dealers in South Australia who wind back odometers on used cars amid warnings digital devices are increasingly being used to scam motorists.

Any dealer found guilty of winding back a car odometer could be jailed for up to two years or face a maximum fine of $30,000, under legislation to go before state parliament before the end of the year.

For those found to be operating while unlicensed, the proposed penalty for a third or subsequent…