Carvana delivers a vehicle with undisclosed engine and transmission defects
A Carvana buyer's vehicle delivery was delayed four times, and since delivery the car has failed repeatedly and now requires a full engine and transmission replacement due to severe undisclosed pre-existing defects, confirmed by certified diagnostics. The dispute is filed in connection with a Connecticut Attorney General action against Carvana, and the buyer is demanding a full contract unwind and refund rather than accepting a repair.
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