Carvana Certified Used Van Had Undisclosed Safety-Critical Damage
A buyer of a Carvana-certified used van with a clean accident report discovered engine damage, missing hardware, and extensive undercarriage damage within days of delivery, and was told by an independent mechanic the vehicle was unsafe to drive. Carvana declined a return or trade, leaving the buyer paying for and insuring a vehicle they could not use, raising questions about the reliability of certified pre-owned inspection claims.
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