Online Car Dealers Hold Large Deposits While Blocking Delivery Status Transparency
Customers purchasing vehicles from online dealerships find their significant deposits held for extended periods as repairs delay delivery, with no ability to speak to decision-makers or get real-time repair status. Front-line advocates have no authority to investigate the fulfillment center causing the delay. The information asymmetry between dealer and customer during post-deposit delivery delays creates significant financial and experiential harm.
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