Carvana Charges Immediately But Refunds After Cancellation Take Days With No ETA
Customers who cancel Carvana orders within hours of purchase find payment has already been captured, with refunds taking an unknown number of days and support unable to provide a timeline. The asymmetry between instant charge and slow refund leaves customers unable to purchase a vehicle elsewhere, creating financial limbo.
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