Changes will soon be made to the electronic vehicle passport (EVTS) system — new information will appear in the document, including odometer readings upon change of ownership and information on liens. This was announced by the head of the Association "Russian Automobile Dealers" (ROAD) Alexey Podschekoldin at the For Auro 2026 forum, reports the Telegram channel «Avtopotok».
However, the innovation may lead to an unexpected effect, according to journalist Pavel Fedorov.
Here is the first real step against those who like to roll back the odometer. I always thought it was common fraud, but for some reason no one takes it seriously. Now, apparently, buyers will ask sellers to indicate not a reduced amount in the sales contract, but a reduced mileage?
According to various estimates, from 50% to 90% of cars in the secondary market have incorrect data on the distance traveled. It is expected that the updates will increase confidence in purchase and sale transactions and reduce the number of disputes between sellers and buyers.
