How many days would I have to return a used car that I bought as is ?

Question

My son bought a used car on Monday the 23 and it was bought as is, but the car has not run properly since he bought it.It was bought from a used car dealership that we thought was reputable. He had to get it towed because it was over heating and would not run.He called the dealer but they just gave him attitude.Is there a return policy or law that allows someone to retun a vehicle that has given them problems and what are are rights other than the lemon law.He has had the car oct 23 .I need to know if we are protected by conumer satisfaction or anything to that knowledge?.And if we are where can I look for this information?Where can we go to get a free car history? And last but not least we want are money back are we intitled to it?He gave $2000.00Out of $4000.00 purchase price.

Answer 1

AS IS pretty much says it all. Some states however require a dealer to give you a very limited warranty. Check with your state. Also , read the contract you signed with the dealer. There is no free site for vehicle history, but it's a little late for this car. Next time, make the dealer run a carfax for you first. If it's a decent car, they'll provide you with a free carfax.

Answer 2

If you bought the car "as is" you're stuck with it. Unless they told you something false ("the tires were just replaced and the brakes are fine"), you are essentially agreeing to buy the car despite the problems. If they did not offer information, (like if a belt is off and they don't volunteer the info) then it's considered the responsibility of the purchaser-you- to inspect these things before purchasing. If they already gave you back $2,000 of the $4,000, that's probably considered or would be considered, and out-of-court settlement by a court. If your son is under eighteen, and bought the car with his own money and you can prove it's his money, he can return it. I don't remember quite the stipulations, (you probably had to sign something too, thus waiving the purchased by a minor rule) and I don't even know where you'd go to find it. It's a law dictated by fair commerce, but that's all I can give you (sorry I took law too long ago). I do know that it states a minor can return ANYTHING under ANY condition as long as you can prove that it was the minor that bought it without influence or financial help from a parent. It's a little known law and you'd have to ask a business lawyer about it. At least I hope I gave some direction.

Answer 3

As is means exactly that. You don't return it, because you had ample opportunity to inspect it, and were told it was as is and where is. If you buy a vehicle as is, and it falls into a million piece as you drive off the lot, you own a million pieces. There is no recourse. If your state has a lemon law, it applies only to new vehicles, and only if you have given the dealer (usually 3) opportunities to fix it, and the SAME defect keeps returning. It does not apply to used vehicles, and definitely not to those clearly sold as "AS IS".

There is also no such thing as a 'free' car history. You can pay for one on the web, and they are really quite good as far as reporting any accidents or odometer roll backs, or whether it was used commercially. But only your mechanic can make a decision as to the mechanics of the vehicle, and since you didn't do that before you bought it, you're basically stuck with it.

Again, leave the seller alone, he didn't MAKE you buy it and you knew it was "AS IS." Either get it fixed, or if it's not worth fixing junk it and learn from the experience.

And keep in mind you can't even junk it if you don't own it yet. It looks like he still owes on the vehicle. Of course if he doesn't pay, they can't do much more than repossess it.

Answer 4

James is an idiot. You cannot return a car 1 second after you sign the papers. It boggles my mind that people "buy cars and cannot afford the payments". You are an idiot. Did you not read the contract? Did you not know what the payment was? Come on man. Better get another job flippin burgers part time or some sh!t. Jesus the idiots in this country. No, you cannot return it. This is your fault and there is no "I'm an idiot so I need to return my car" clause in any state...period! Enjoy your car dipsh!t.

Answer 5

Sorry to say but buying a car AS IS is exactly that AS IS. The dealer out of kindness should have given him a vehicle of the same value but are not obligated to do so. Even if there is a law it would be 24 to 48 hours and if you bought the car on the 23rd and today is the 27 you are more than likely out of luck. Sorry! What you can do is go to the dealer on a busy saturday but do not step on their property and show everyone what they have done. Freedom of speech!

Answer 6

Some states give you a 3 day grace period however you have exceeded that. By all legal standards, you are stuck with this POS. It was sold "As is" and you purchased it as such. It is assumed you will have the car inspected as the dealrship made no claims or warranty or promises about it's condition. In reality you should have taken the car and had it inspected, or at least taken it on an extended test drive including expressways, etc. I would call and speak with the sales manager. Be nice to them because legally, you have no leg to stand on. You will catch more flies with honey in this situation. If they are not responsive, call the BBB or go to www.bbb.com and file a complaint. The dealerships never want negative press so perhaps they will work with you to salvage their name. If that doesn't work, stand outside the gates if their dealership every weekend holding HUGE Lemon signs! That is their busiest day and they may do it just to shut you up and avoid losing sales.

Answer 7

The absolutely free reverse vin check sites generally provide fake information. To get real information, money will have to be paid. The free searches provide fake information so they can get your email address to send spam.

Stay away from shady reverse vin check sites, most likely you won't get any information after you make the payment. Not to mention you won't get a report and you won't get an answer if you try to call for a refund. Stick with a reputable reverse vin check site like http://www.reversevincheck.net that has been around since 1995.

Answer 8

call a lawyer and talk to them about it they same thing happend to me and u have a lemon law thats says they have to fix it but the lemon laws is only for 30 days. after that they not titled to do anything. call the dealership and tell them u are calling an lawyer the might just give in and tell u they will fix it they wont take the car back from u you are stuck with the car i tryed it when it happend to me all they are titled to is fix the car if u can prove that somethign was wrong with it before u bought it.

Answer 9

I'm no lawyer but most of the time "AS IS" is just that. But I would recommend contacting you local BBB, Better Business Bureau. They should have a lemon law on file. You go on line to www.BBB.com. Click onto business and type in the name of the Auto Sales, State of location, phone and address and report to them that you were sold a lemon. I would also recommend keeping all receipts for payment of car, tows, or anything else proving that the car was not operable at the time of sale. Hope this helps.

Answer 10

You need to call a local attorney for the best advice but the term "AS IS" is what the seller puts in writing and has you sign approval to that allows him to sell you "JUNK" without recourse!!!
You might be out of luck on this one!!!!! Although some states hold "dealerships" to higher standards to which you may have some recourse. Again, only an attorney is going to have the answer for you!