Nonrefundable transfer fee stands despite undisclosed prior paint repair
A CarMax customer discovered new paint-pen touch-up marks were used to disguise prior bodywork not visible at purchase, and returned the vehicle within the return window. The retailer's nonrefundable transfer and inspection fees left the customer $400 out of pocket with no resolution from the store.
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