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Can you return a used car if it breaks down?
In general, there are no federal laws that outline a return period following a vehicle’s purchase. Once a contract is signed and the new vehicle is registered to the buyer, it is no longer new. If dealers resell returned cars, they would have to sell them as used and most likely at a loss over a new model.
How many days do you have to return a car?
If you decide to return the used car, you must return it to the dealer within two business days by closing time (unless the contract gives you more time). You must return the car under these conditions: With no miles in excess of what the contract allows. (The contract must allow for 250 miles.)
What happens if a car breaks down after you buy it?
So, if something goes wrong or breaks down after you purchase the car, the cost of any repairs is almost always the buyer’s responsibility. Generally, unless the dealer made a representation about the condition of the vehicle that he knew to be false, “as is” pretty much covers the dealer on any faults the car has.
Can you return a car to a dealership after buying it?
Remember, the option to return a car after purchase is at the dealer’s discretion. It’s not a state or federal law. However, returns do happen. So keep in mind that a dealer’s return policy generally applies to used or pre-owned cars.
What happens if a car dealer promises to repair a car?
If the dealer promises to repair the vehicle or cancel the sale if you’re not satisfied, make sure the promise is written on the Buyer’s Guide. If the promises are not written on the Buyers Guide, you will have a hard time getting the dealer to make good on his word.
Do you have a right to cancel a car purchase?
However, in some states, dealers must give consumers a right to cancel, according to the FTC. In other states, dealers make the call if a consumer can return a car after a few days for a refund. Before you purchase any vehicle from a dealer, ask about the return policy, get it in writing, and read all your documents carefully.