Used-Car Dealers Skipping Inspection Before Sale, Leaving Buyers Stuck
A buyer purchased a used vehicle that suffered catastrophic engine failure shortly after a short warranty window closed, with post-failure diagnostics suggesting the dealer advertised multi-point inspection was not properly performed. Buyers are left facing expensive repairs with no recourse once short warranty windows lapse.
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