Carvana Vehicles Arrive With Concealed Pre-Existing Collision Damage
A buyer documents that a vehicle purchased from Carvana had a fractured bumper mount temporarily rigged with sealant and a zip tie, confirmed by an independent shop as pre-existing damage, while Carvana's warranty partner dismissed it as cosmetic and offered a fraction of the documented repair cost.
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