Used-Car Dealer Discloses Collision Damage Only After Locking In Purchase Price
A buyer describes a dealership that priced and finalized the sale of a used vehicle before disclosing paint and body damage that occurred while the car was in the dealer's possession, leaving the customer to fight for repair reimbursement afterward. The dispute highlights a gap in how used-car retailers sequence damage disclosure relative to price-lock, though it stems from a single buyer's transaction so its broader prevalence is unverified.
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