Dealerships Sell Extended Warranties Without Disclosing Existing Manufacturer Coverage
Car buyers are sold vehicle service contracts worth thousands of dollars without being informed of substantial remaining manufacturer warranty coverage, making the purchase redundant. When customers try to cancel, undisclosed cancellation or certification fees drastically reduce refunds. This is a structural information asymmetry problem in dealership F&I practices.
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