Online car dealers' warranty excludes pre-existing defects as maintenance
A buyer received a Carvana vehicle that developed mechanical issues 8 days after delivery. The warranty provider classified spark plugs, transmission fluid, and worn brakes as routine maintenance, leaving the buyer with $718+ in costs. This exploits ambiguity between "defect" and "maintenance" to deny claims on cars with pre-existing issues.
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