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There is a common misconception that there's a period after buying a new car when you can just return it to the dealership, no questions asked.
This is not true in any state in the US.
Arizona's Attorney General even put it in the FAQ list in his web site: There is no "grace period" for buying a new car in Arizona. Arizona does have a lemon law; if the car is actually defective, you have some protection, but you can't return it even thirty seconds after signing the contract just because you decided you don't want it after all (unless the dealer chooses to allow it).
Every time I have ever bought a car, the dealership has taken pains to make it clear to me just before I signed the contract that there is no automatic right of rescission period, probably because so many people think there is and they'd rather avoid the hassle (or maybe I've just dealt exclusively with ethical car dealerships, though I'm pretty sure that's not the case).
This misconception probably arises from confusion about one of the following:
- Usually, any contract can be voided if all involved parties agree to it. So a dealership can choose to let you return a car, even though they don't have to.
- In some (but not all) states, used cars may have a legally mandated rescission period, especially if they exceed a certain value.
- In some (but not all) states, dealerships are required to offer, though they're allowed to charge extra for it, a right-of-rescission rider to the purchase contract that allows you to back out of the deal within a certain time period.
- In most (probably all) states, sales made at a place other than the vendor's "usual place of business" (i.e. "door-to-door" sales) have an automatic rescission period (usually three days). It's theoretically possible this applies to you if you bought the car at a "parking lot sale" or something and not actually at the dealership, though I suspect there's some kind of loophole (like when you bought the car at the parking lot of the football stadium, you technically bought it from Parking Lot Sales Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the dealership whose "usual place of business" is 9449 Friars Road or whatever, aka the stadium parking lot).
Your best option is probably to return to the dealer and grovel. They may agree to buy the car back from you, particularly if you make it clear that you're willing to allow them a certain amount of financial consideration for doing so.
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How long after buying car do you have to return?
It is nothing more than a myth that you can return any vehicle after you buy it. You cannot return it at all. Once you buy a car you own it and you are stuck with it.
Is it Arizona Law to receive a car jack when buying a used car?
No
Is there a grace period after buying a car that you can return it?
NO!!!!
How long after buying a car can you return it in Tennessee?
The Buyer's Remorse law does not apply to the purchase of a vehicle and once you buy it then it is yours. You cannot return it period.
Can you return your car you brought from a car inpound?
You cannot return a car when it came from a car inpound because that is one of the rules of buying a car to them.
Can you return car if did not test drive it?
If you are referring to , buying a car without a test drive then wanting to return it because you don't like it? No.
How long do you have to return a used car in Ga?
In Georgia, there is no set period for returning a used car unless the dealer offers a return policy. It's essential to carefully review the terms and conditions of the sale before purchasing a used car.
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.
When buying a used car as is no warranty in ga how long is the grace period to return it if it messes up?
You cannot return it as the buyers remorse law does not apply to the purchase of a new or used vehicle.
What are my rights on the Arizona Lemon Laws?
There are two standards in Arizona for car buying. One is for new cars and the other for used cars. They both apply when buying a car from a car dealer only. Generally, the dealer has a "reasonable" number of attempts to fix the car before other remedies may be sought.
How long do you have to return a new car in Arkansas?
There is no 3 day right to cancel in Arkansas after buying a new car. A car can be returned however if the financing is not approved. Dealers can if they choose to offer a right to cancel.
In Washington state how long do you have to return a car?
You need to be more specific in your question. Return a car to a dealer, return a leased car, return a borrowed car to a friend, return a rental car?
