Financed Used-Car Buyers Left Without Recourse When Extended Warranties Fail
Buyers who finance vehicles through large used-car dealers report serious mechanical failures within weeks of purchase, with paid extended warranties failing to cover repairs or provide replacement. Consumers are left paying loan and insurance costs on an unusable vehicle with no clear dealer path to a refund or swap.
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