Carvana Denies Missing Key Reported at Delivery Due to Process Gap
A customer reported a missing vehicle key at delivery but Carvana denied the claim due to an internal logging failure by their own driver. The 48-hour digital reporting window was not communicated, leaving customers without recourse. Internal process breakdowns create unresolvable disputes for car buyers.
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