We just bought a car from a guy on autotrader.com and we have never seen it before is there anything we can do if we go and get it and it isn't what he says it is?
2007-06-22 08:05:36 · 10 answers · asked by Andrea M 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
There is no law in any state that allows someone to return a vehicle with in 72 hours after contracts are signed, unless it is on the contract. California is NOT an exception. This post should be on the top of the page for all to see because it's one of the most frequently asked questions. It's also the one with the most incorrect answers. I hope this helps!
2007-06-26 04:26:41 · answer #1 · answered by The Auto Evaluator™ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If your state has that certain law where you can return it then you definitely can. Check with your state on the exact procedure. I will list the California procedure. In California when a person buys a used car they have the option of returning the car within two or three days (I don't remember the exact time or mileage allowed). However before this can happen the buyer has to sign a contract with the seller where the buyer DOES NOT refuse the cooling down period option. This means of course that the seller charges a bit more for the option to be available. If all of the above is followed then the buyer can return the car to the seller and get the full refund minus the cooling down period amount within the time and mileage requirements.
2016-05-17 21:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That law only applies to in home sales, never does it apply in any state if you go and pick up the car.
Sounds like you didn't pick it up yet. Well that's good, do your due diligence and check out the car before you sign the bill of sale, and take the car. Best bet is to have local mechanic check it out, and don't forget to run a carfax.
good luck
2007-06-22 09:56:57 · answer #3 · answered by jay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your contract includes a 72-hour return policy then you have one. If it's not in your contract then the deal is final as soon as you take delivery. There is no cooling off period on auto sales contracts in any of the 50 states or at the Federal level.
2007-06-22 08:11:35 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the law you're thinking of only applies to unsolicited sales, like the vacuum cleaner saleman shows up at your house and sells you a $200 vacuum for $1100. I don't think it applies to just any retail purchase, just specific types.
The presumption is, if you initiate the purchase, you have done your homework and can make an informed decision. Or at least you should have.
2007-06-22 08:13:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
WOW! You just bought a car and never even looked at it in person?! In California there is a law called a "cool down period"...you should hurry.
2007-06-22 08:09:26 · answer #6 · answered by I hate Comcast 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is a law that varies state to state.
2007-06-22 08:09:33 · answer #7 · answered by Strategic Sourcing Expert 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
what state?
2007-06-22 08:09:18 · answer #8 · answered by bingobum 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you haven't signed the title it is still his, he may be upset but o-well
2007-06-22 08:08:58 · answer #9 · answered by bungee 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
nope, you bought it, it's your problem now.
2007-06-22 08:08:35 · answer #10 · answered by Angelbaby7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋