Does Alabama have a buyers remorse period?

Answer 1

According to the office of the Alabama Attorney General, the Alabama buyers remorse laws apply only in very select cases. In most circumstances, consumers have no grace period to cancel a contract or other purchase. Generally, the sale is final as soon as a consumer leaves the retail premises or signs a contract. The Alabama buyers remorse laws allow consumers to cancel purchases such as home solicitation sales, health club memberships and time-share memberships. Home solicitation sales apply to telemarketers, as well as door-to-door salespersons. Legal experts realize that the sales people for home solicitations, health clubs and time-shares can be very persuasive. Consumers might make a deal before they have a chance to think about it. In those circumstances, the consumer may cancel the contract. In most cases, this needs to be done in writing. There is no law that a retailer must issue a refund if a consumer changes their mind about a purchase. Car dealerships are examples of retailers who traditionally don't give refunds or exchanges. Consumers should be aware that a car purchased "as-is" is not covered by any buyer's remorse or used car law. Alabama does have a "Lemon Law" that covers defective automobiles. It covers most cars and trucks for personal use, but specifically excludes motor homes and vehicles weighting over 10,000 pounds. The Alabama "Lemon Law" applies when the vehicle is out of service for 30 days during the warranty period, or after 3 attempts to repair the problem. The "Lemon Law" is valid for 1 year, or 12,000 miles, whichever is shorter. For a defective item that came with a warranty, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act may apply. This federal law covers any product that costs more than $25 and comes with a written warranty. This 1975 law requires manufacturers to honor any written warranty that they offer. It does not require that all manufacturers offer warranties. When you buy a car or other product "as-is", there is no warranty. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, if you buy a food processor, vacuum cleaner or even an automobile with a warranty, and it fails to work, this law allows you to sue in federal court. The law covers cases where the product is defective, however, not situations where the buyer simply changed his or her mind.