Carvana's Inspection Report Contradicts Physical Evidence of Water Pump Failure
A Carvana customer found a leaking water pump with heavy dried coolant residue just weeks after purchase, despite the vehicle's official 150-point inspection report marking coolant leaks, fluid leaks, and abnormal noises as all "passed." The contradiction between documented inspection results and the vehicle's actual condition raises questions about the reliability of Carvana's pre-sale inspection process.
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