Undisclosed Vehicle Damage and Shipping Cost Disputes in Online Used-Car Sales
A buyer purchasing a vehicle online for delivery to a local CarMax location discovered visible exterior damage and electrical issues not disclosed in listing photos or documentation, raising a dispute over who bears the shipping cost for a misrepresented vehicle, a recurring trust gap in remote used-car purchasing.
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Remote Vehicle Buyers Can't Verify Condition Before Non-Refundable Shipping Fees
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