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AI Marked Her Used Car Low Risk. Repairs Cost $4,860
A buyer paid $39 for an AI photo inspection before buying a $7,900 car. The score missed water damage under the carpet and behind the dashboard.
Mara Quinn · October 16, 2026 · 7 min
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