A viral video on Tiktok has rekindled the alert on the risks related to the purchase of used cars through Facebook Marketplace. The Creator of content Anthony (@Anthonyv299) told the case of a customer who purchased a Toyota Sequoia in a Walmart parking, at night, and who was the victim of several scams.
Bringing the vehicle to the workshop, serious mechanical problems have been discovered, including faults to the steering system and a possible anomaly to the ABS module. To worsen the situation, the alarm spies on the dashboard were covered with adhesive tape, hiding the defects.
The situation aggravated further after the historical check on Carfax. Although the odometer marked about 273,000 km, the report revealed almost 482,000 km traveled, indicating that the mileage had been altered.
Without information on the seller, the buyer found himself without legal protections, a common scenario in the transactions between private individuals where there are no guarantees or protections for the consumer.
Experts underline that although buying from private individuals can be cheaper, it is essential to carry out a pre-purchase inspection with a trusted mechanic and request the vehicle historian through platforms such as Carfax.
Source: Motor1.com | Photo: Tiktok @Anthonyv299 | This content was created with the help of the AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
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