Auto lender sells defective vehicle that breaks down immediately
Consumers purchasing vehicles through auto financing companies receive cars with immediate mechanical failures, leaving them with debt and no transportation. The lender's repair process is slow and opaque, with no timeline or accountability. This gap between sale and recourse harms buyers with limited alternatives.
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