Online Car Dealers Ship Vehicles With Wrong Key Fobs Leaving Buyers Unable to Use the Car
Carvana delivered a 2025 Mustang Mach E with a key fob that was incorrect for that vehicle, preventing remote lock/unlock functionality. The basic quality check of matching key fobs to vehicles was missed before delivery. Buyers who live far from service centers cannot easily return for a key swap.
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