Online Car Retailer Inspections Miss Defects, Leaving Buyers Underpaid on Repairs
A buyer discovered a missing undercarriage part shortly after purchase that should have been caught during the retailer pre-delivery inspection, but the retailer offered to cover only a fraction of the repair cost. This points to a gap between advertised inspection standards and actual vehicle condition at delivery.
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