Car Dealers Damage Vehicles While Retained for Post-Sale Work, Disputing Liability
A buyer newly purchased vehicle was chipped while still in the dealer possession for post-sale servicing, raising a liability dispute over damage that occurred after the sale was finalized but before delivery. This reflects a gap in condition documentation during the post-sale handoff window.
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