Long story short, Im in Maryland and I went into a dealership with a trade-in , saw a car that I liked, they had to fix some stuff so I never took possession of the car, did paperwork and they gave me a loaner. Some issues have come up and I can no longer take delivery of the vehicle. I went back to get my car and they would not give me my keys because of all these bullsh*t reasons. Can they really not give me my car back?
I have worked in the auto industry and I am 99.999% sure that because I did not take possession the car is not mine and they have to give my keys back. But I just want to be 100% sure so when I go back I can lay all the facts on them. Thanks!
2007-06-29 01:52:10 · 9 answers · asked by BabyGirl15 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
And just to clarify the bullsh*t reasons they were giving me had nothing to do with a contract or paperwork. It was on the lines of "Well we have the title" "The car is already registered in ou name"..which is bullsh*t because I still have the title and have signed nothing over.
2007-06-29 02:05:49 · update #1
Contact the police and the MVA. You are still the legal owner of your car. You should expect to pay a daily rental rate on the loaner, but you can get your car back.
Until you take possesion of the vehicle, it is not a "done deal" If you drove it off the lot after signing the paperwork and them brought it back for the repairs, the case would be different!
You do not say what dealership, did it have the "DARCARS" name on it? They are known for pressure!
2007-06-29 02:20:57 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had this happen to me when buying a certified use vehicle just coming off a two year lease. I was persistent in requesting the 2nd key. I got the run around for about three weeks. I was getting very frustrated and didn't feel comfortable with only one key. I also felt like it was crazy that they expected me to pony up $200-300 dollars to get the extra key ... all of that after just spending $25,000 at their dealership. When all was said and done, all it took was saying I was going to post the story as a negative review on their website and their Yelp business page ... Just like that...new key. Amazing how fast they agreed to make me a second key. The beauty of the internet these days. They really don't want those negative reviews sitting out there for the world to see for years.
2016-05-18 21:34:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't like this, but you are an owner of the new car. Once you have signed all of the paperwork at the dealership, if you get up to go to the bathroom and decide you don't want the car, you are still an owner. The 3 day rule only applies to sales that occur at your home where you are the one being solicited, not when you go to a store where you spend 3 hours picking it out, negotiating and then signing 17 places saying you want it and you are going to pay for it. As far as your trade is concerned, all the dealer has to do is file for a duplicate title. You signed a power of attorney when you did your paperwork that signed that vehicle over to them. It does not matter that you still have the title. If you financed the car and you still choose to not take delivery, you will have a voluntary repo on your record. Your best course of action is to suck it up and take responsibility for what you did so you don't ruin your credit in the process. Good luck!
2007-06-29 04:51:37 · answer #3 · answered by Oblivious 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think you have 72 hours from teh time you signed the paperwork to change your mind. Usually you are liable for the usage of the car in that time frame but yours seemsz to have been in the shop. I would contact the attorney general if its in this time frame.
Even if it isn't, since it was in repair the whole time, you may be able to still work something out, but more than likely not.
Attorney General of your state and BBB definitely.
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Researched Attorney General site at http://www.oag.state.md.us/Consumer/cpdfaq.htm
If I sign a contract to buy a car, do I have three days to change my mind and cancel the contract?
No. Many consumers mistakenly believe all contracts allow a 3-day cooling-off period to cancel. Generally, there's no cooling off period after you sign a contract. (In Maryland, only a few types of transactions, such as door-to-door sales contracts, allow you three business days to cancel.) However, if the dealer promised finance terms, such as a certain interest rate or monthly payment, and is unable to honor those terms, you can't be forced to accept other terms and may cancel the contract.
Sorry about the bad news :( That stinks. Here in FL the 3 day rule applies.
2007-06-29 02:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle H 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You said it yourself, you traded in a car and did paperwork as well as taking a loaner.
In my state you have 3 days to cancel a contract or it's binding. If you were past that date I'm fairly sure you're stuck with your deal.
You can contact your local better business bureau or consumer protection agency and check with them on what the laws are. You can also consult a lawyer.
2007-06-29 02:01:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Get a cop to go with you,
turn them into the better business bureau
These are your crooked dealers.
You could take possession of the car yourself but they could file trespassing charges.
Get a COP
2007-06-29 01:58:00 · answer #6 · answered by cgriffin1972 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Contact the police
2007-06-29 01:54:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you signed the papers means its your car...sorry...u need a laywer....try state of maryland consumer affairs dept... ffunny you think signing a contract is a bullshit reasion..
2007-06-29 01:58:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
You should read your contract that you signed.
2007-06-29 02:00:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋