Used Car Buyers Have No Recourse When CPO Warranty Expires on Defective Vehicles
Consumers who purchase certified pre-owned vehicles face catastrophic repair costs when extended warranties expire on cars with persistent mechanical defects. Dealers like CarMax offer no exit path for buyers stuck in upside-down loans on unreliable vehicles. Lemon law protections do not extend to used cars beyond the original warranty period, leaving buyers with no structural recourse.
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