Repeated Delivery Cancellations and Unexplained Charges in Online Car Purchase
A car buyer describes Carvana repeatedly canceling a scheduled truck delivery, attempting to charge an unexplained additional few thousand dollars, and shifting explanations for the delay. The customer is left uncertain whether the vehicle will ever be delivered as promised. This reflects a breakdown in transaction reliability and communication during high-value online vehicle purchases.
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