Used Car Dealers Cannot Resolve Title Defects from Prior Owners
When a previous vehicle owner fails to complete required paperwork before resale, the new buyer is left unable to register their car. Dealers like CarMax promise resolution but fail to follow through, leaving customers with a legally undriveable vehicle and no recourse.
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