Online Car Marketplaces Sell Vehicles With Damage Missing From Inspection Reports
A buyer purchased a vehicle through an online car marketplace only to discover undisclosed windshield damage that was absent from both the listing condition section and the platform own multi-point inspection report; the accompanying warranty provider then denied the repair claim. This reveals a gap between marketed inspection rigor and actual vehicle condition disclosure.
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