Used-car dealer inspection fails to catch pre-existing transmission issues
A buyer discovered a vehicle's transmission was failing shortly after purchase and found documentation showing the previous owner had been warned of the same issue over a year earlier by a dealership. Despite marketing a thorough multi-point inspection process, the seller declined to take responsibility, leaving the buyer without recourse since they had not purchased an extended warranty.
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