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To put 35,000 miles into perspective, it's roughly 1.4 times the circumference of the Earth at the equator. It's also equivalent to driving from London to Sydney, Australia, and back again. This significant average rollback highlights how much true mileage is being concealed, drastically misrepresenting a vehicle's actual use and value.
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