CarMax Sells Vehicles With Undisclosed Defects
CarMax customers purchase vehicles that later exhibit defects not disclosed at the point of sale. Once the transaction closes, buyers have limited practical recourse without expensive legal action. The used-vehicle inspection and disclosure process fails to surface issues that materially affect safety and value.
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