CarMax cannot account for a $2,284 warranty refund after vehicle total loss
After a totaled vehicle's insurance payout, CarMax claims a warranty refund was sent to the finance partner, but neither party can produce records of where the payment landed. Single-account billing/reconciliation dispute.
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