I just purchased a car yesteday, but I have changed my mind, does anyone know how long you have to return it?

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Or a suggestion as to what i can do to retuen it.

Answer 1

There is no clause in a car contract that allows you to return the car.
Your state may have a lemon law, which could give you some recourse. And if there was fraud involved (the seller lied), you have a civil claim. You might sue in small claims court if it's a relatively small amount, or hire a lawyer if it was a more expensive car. Lemon Laws vary by state, most of them do little for used car buyers though, even if bought from a dealer,you might want to check that out with your state. Lemon Laws usually cover you when you buy a NEW CAR from a dealer.
Its one of those things where you need to listen to the phrase, "Buyer Beware". And when it comes to a used car, once you sign that paperwork, 99.99% of the time, it is yours and there is nothing you can do about it.
If you absolutely hate it, sell it. Take the time now to look into which car you DO want and try to go from there.

Answer 2

Contracts do normally determine everything, but in Texas it will depend partly on the law here as relating to installment agreements.

There is a provision in the law here that allows you to return a car within three days of the date of sale -- if it was not a purely cash sale.

I know this applies all over Texas. I am assuming it is a state law because of the other answers you got. Your state may have something similar in place.

I am a bit fuzzy on the details because it has been so long since I encountered this. I am not sure, for example, if you return the car to cancel the deal if the dealer or the finance company takes possession.

I do know the law was passed because people looking at shiny things are often tempted to exceed their better judgement in the heat of the moment.

I have never actually seen it done even though I know the law is on the books allowing it.

Your local Better Business Bureau may be able to give you free advice on this matter. Unfortunately we are heading into a weekend -- am not sure you have 3 business days as opposed to 3 days. If you do not like the deal and you take the matter up with another dealer, he may tell you how to get out of it in order to have a better chance of selling you himself. Any dealer's finance manager will certainly know what the law on this is.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Thta is a question of State Law. Typically you posess the right of recission for X days (all states are different). That is why the car is never "ready" for a few days. Recission is the legal term for cancelling a contract

Sorry but it sounds like you're stuck

Bostonianinmo - NJ State Law allows for a three day recission period in all Contracts. Evidently so does Texas according to the other person. The three days toll from the date you sign the contract, not the day you pick up the car.

Answer 4

Once you drive it off the lot, it's yours. Even if you haven't picked it up but you have signed a contract, you can be required to go through with the purchase, although usually you'd be able to back out and just lose your deposit.

If there's something wrong with it, you might have recourse under your state's lemon law if the dealer can't fix it. But if you just changed your mind, sorry, enjoy your new car, because it's YOURS.

Answer 5

Read your contract. If you have any right of return or cancellation it will be spelled out in the contract. If your contract doesn't say that you have a right of cancellation or rescission then you don't have one.

You have no right of cancellation in law either at the Federal level or in any of the 50 States or DC.

Lemon laws aren't going to help you either for a vehicle that you just purchased. They only apply to new vehicles after multiple failed repair attempts.

Basically you own it now, there's nothing that you can do unless you either sell it yourself or trade it in for something else.

Answer 6

All depends on your contract. Look it over and call them if you don't see anything that sticks out in the contract.

Nearly all companies that sell cars give you 30 days. Sometimes you really need a good excuse though.

If it was a private sale with another person, not a company then you'll have to talk to them directly. Most people will be nice about it but you never know until you try.

- good luck

Answer 7

Pretty much once you drive it off the lot it's yours unless you have some special terms or a lemon issue.

Call the dealer; they might let you trade up

Answer 8

If you bought it new from a dealership, you should contact them...most of them have a return policy. If you bought a used car, you probably can't return it...especially if you bought it from a private party.

Answer 9

It depends on the contract you signed. Normally you have 30 days but I would return it as soon as possible.