Vehicle repossessed mid-warranty dispute over mechanical defects
A buyer began experiencing check-engine and mechanical problems within a week of purchase, then faced repossession while the warranty issue was still unresolved. The case highlights a dispute over who bears responsibility when a financed vehicle is defective from the start.
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