Buy-here-pay-here dealer ignores warranty claims for mechanical defects
A Car-Mart buyer experienced a defective water pump covered under the dealer's warranty but was unable to get the service request processed. Buy-here-pay-here dealerships frequently offer warranties that are difficult to honor due to opaque service processes. Buyers at the lower end of the used car market face compounded barriers to warranty enforcement.
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