Used Car Buyers Discover Pre-Existing Mechanical Damage Marketplaces Failed to Disclose
A buyer of a used diesel truck from an online car marketplace discovered rodent damage to the engine and a malfunctioning fuel-level sensor that were present before the sale but not caught or disclosed. The buyer bore ongoing repair, insurance, and loss-of-use costs while trying to resolve the issue with the seller. This highlights a gap in verifying vehicle condition before remote, online used-car purchases.
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