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It depends from where it was bought.
Private: Unfortunately you have very few rights when buying privately. The adage 'Let the buyer Beware' is key on a private purchase. You need to to take along someone who knows what they are doing to check out the mechanics.
You should also spend some money on a finance/insurance write off check with companies such as HPI. If the vehicle subsequently turns out to be stolen etc you will be covered by their warrantees.
Dealers: When buying a car from a dealer you are covered by the very extensive consumer laws and trading standards organisations. But you usually can't return it just because you changed your mind.
A very large number of people seem to think there's a "cooling off period" for buying cars, but this is actually NOT true, at least not in any state in the US. A few states do require the seller of a used car to offer a contract cancellation option, but this is an option to the contract and they are allowed to charge extra if you choose to take the option; it's not just automatically in there (they're also usually allowed to charge you again if you exercise it). This may only apply if the car costs less than a certain amount ... in California, for example, dealers are only legally required to offer the option if the used car costs less than $40,000.
When buying a used car it is best to do your homework beforehand.
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If you just bought a used car and want to return it is there any grace period?
NO, unless the dealer agrees.
How long do you have to return a used car back to the dealer in Arizona?
What makes you think you can just return the car back to the dealer? There is no return law on the purchase of an automobile. The cooling off period law only applies to unsolicited purchases and not to the purchase of a vehicle. You bought it, you own it.
Can you return a used car purchased from a dealer?
A car bought from a dealer is usually financed by a bank they want there money not the car back
Can you return a used car back to the dealer in Nebraska?
Why would the dealer want it back. You bought it, and it is now your car. Remember, buyer beware.
May you return a used car with a limited time warranty in Georgia?
No there is now law requiring a dealer to take a car back. Unless the dealer you bought the car from has a return policy then it's yours.
Can you return a used car to the finance company in Canada?
Yes, you can return a used car to the finance company in Canada. However, you also can consider returning it to the dealer you bought it from as well.
Can you return a used car bought from a dealer in Wisconsin?
No, the buyers remorse laws do not apply to the purchase of any vehicle new or used in any state. You bought the car and you own the car.
Can you return a used car if the terms are not what was agreed upon?
I bought a used car and the agreed apr was 6.14% but the dealer called me and they said they can not get that rate. what is my option?
What the policy to return a used car to the dealer with 24 hours of the purchase?
You cannot return it. The buyers remorse law does not apply to the purchase of a new or used vehicle. You bought the car and you now own it.
How long do you have to return a used vehicle that just bought today in south dakota?
If it is a used vehicle and the contract states that you bought it "as is", you can not return the vehicle. Unless you were somehow misled as to the deal, the vehicle, or the contract, and can prove it, you can not return the vehicle.
If you drive used car home and it leaks quart of oil overnight can you return it?
Depends on your contract. Get it out and read it. Some have an "as is" clause and that means you bought as it was leaks and all. It may have a 60 day return in the contract so you could return it. If the dealer or person you bought it from is honest he or she may fix it or allow you to return it.
Can you return a used car in Iowa?
NO. You cannot return a car you bought in any state, unless the dealer agrees to take it back. The cooling off period laws do not apply to the purchase of autos.
