Online car dealer misrepresents odometer reading at point of sale
A buyer financing a vehicle through Carvana was notified after purchase that the odometer reading used to price and describe the car was inaccurate, with documented mileage significantly higher than stated. The company deflected responsibility to Carfax rather than addressing the discrepancy. This reflects a gap in pre-sale vehicle verification and disclosure obligations for online car marketplaces.
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