Used Car Dealers Deny Pre-Existing Mechanical Defects, Leaving Buyers Paying for Undriveable Vehicles
A used-car buyer reported serious engine and turbocharger failures within a month of purchase, but the dealer denied the issue and returned the car without proper diagnosis, leaving the buyer making loan payments on a vehicle they cannot drive. The case highlights a gap between dealer inspection claims at time of sale and the vehicle's actual mechanical condition, with no fast recourse for buyers when dealers dispute the defect.
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