Can you return a vehicle back to the dealership?

Question

My father just purchased a 2007 Toyota Highlander, he gave them a $1,000. And the dealership let him take the car home, and he said will pay the rest of the balance tomorrow. Now he is thinking about switching cars. He likes the FJ Cruiser, and is wondering if it possible to return the Highlander? He did sign a contract and all the other typical things you fill out when buying a car. But, my father has not given the dealership any money for this car, except for the $1,000. We only had this car since Saturday (11/11/06). We live in NJ, so I don't know what the rules are.

We don't have the contract/bill of sale. Nor do we have the title. We would get it tomorrow after we make the payment. He is paying in cash. The price for the Highlander and FJ Cruiser would be about the same, around $30,000.

Answer 1

Have they run credit or numbers ect? Based on your question, it appears that your father is in contract with them and has already agreed to pay for the Highlander, however has not made full payment.

I know that a dealership will allow you to drive a car around for up to a week to see if it is what you want and like in an everyday situation, but since he signed a contract I am not sure. I do not believe it is like a house and you have so many days to back out.

Another question to be asked is, is the FJ Cruiser more expensive or less expensive than the Highlander. That may also make a difference. The contract is what will hurt the most however the terms of that contract should spell out somewhere, probably in fine print, what the situation is once the t's are crossed and the i's dotted.

Also the above poster mentioned the Lemon Law, the Lemon Law only applies to USED vehicles. Not new

Answer 2

You don't have three days a lot much less 3 hours to difference your brain. Once you will have signed the entire bureaucracy on the trader and the mortgage is permitted, it's your vehicle. If, via hazard, you will have but to signal the financing and buy files, you MAY be in a position to get out of the deal. I actually surprise why humans consider they are able to make a deal, signal the entire papers after which come to a decision to difference their brain. The attention must be performed BEFORE shopping. I do not purchase the "I felt careworn" rubbish both. It is an excuse for being in poor health all set and attempts to shift the blame to the trader. If you believe for any rationale the deal isn't correct, you cannot come up with the money for it or something.....stroll away. Plain and sensible.

Answer 3

First, in response to the first answer: that is absolutely incorrect, you cannot return a car within 30 days, unless it falls under the lemon law, which this isn't even close.

They may work with you on switching vehicles because they haven't yet sent in the motor vehicle.

Answer 4

Call the dealership first they might be happy to sell your Dad a different car.

Answer 5

in ny you have 30 days to return a new car most dealerships wont tell you this. you can check with your local lemon law..good luck