Used-Car Dealer Certified Inspections Miss Severe Pre-Existing Safety Defects
A buyer relied on a used-car dealer's signed multi-point inspection certifying a vehicle met safety standards, but an independent post-purchase inspection found severe hazards including a cracked mount and dry-rotted tires. The dealer admitted the inspection was inaccurate but still refused to replace all hazardous parts, undermining trust in dealer-provided vehicle certifications generally.
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