Online Car Buyers Discover Undisclosed Water Damage After Delivery
Consumers purchasing vehicles through online-only car marketplaces discover undisclosed damage including water intrusion and interior damage within days of delivery, conditions that would be obvious on in-person inspection. Remote buying removes all pre-purchase inspection opportunity and relies entirely on seller-conducted inspections. Independent third-party pre-delivery inspection coordination for remote buyers would address this structural vulnerability.
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