Online Car Platform Loses Shipping Damage Records Before Warranty Claim Is Filed
A buyer picking up a vehicle purchased from Carvana was informed of shipping damage, but the warranty department had no record of the damage report or claim. The disconnect between logistics and warranty systems left the buyer without recourse at the point of pickup. This reflects a process integrity failure in handoff documentation between departments.
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