49 U.S.C. § 32701

(1)

buyers of motor vehicles rely heavily on the odometer reading as an index of the condition and value of a vehicle;

(2)

buyers are entitled to rely on the odometer reading as an accurate indication of the mileage of the vehicle;

(3)

an accurate indication of the mileage assists a buyer in deciding on the safety and reliability of the vehicle; and

(4)

motor vehicles move in, or affect, interstate and foreign commerce.

(1)

to prohibit tampering with motor vehicle odometers; and

(2)

to provide safeguards to protect purchasers in the sale of motor vehicles with altered or reset odometers.