Used Car Buyers Trapped After Short Warranty Expires on Defective Vehicle
Carvana's 7-day return window and 100-day warranty leave buyers with no actionable recourse when mechanical issues emerge afterward, with voluntary repossession or a higher-payment trade-in as the only options. Online used car marketplaces shift inspection risk entirely to buyers while providing insufficient post-sale protection.
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