Carvana Sells Vehicles With Undisclosed Mechanical Defects Leading to Repeated Post-Purchase Failures
A Carvana customer received a vehicle that failed within days and required a full engine replacement, followed by repeated no-start failures, wiring issues, and suspected repair malpractice — all within two months of purchase. The buyer paid thousands in down payments, shipping, insurance, and loan installments for a car driven fewer than a fraction of the agreed mileage. This illustrates a systemic quality disclosure and post-sale accountability gap in the online used-car market.
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