Can I ask for my money back after buying a car?

If you've purchased a new or used car and you're having second thoughts about it, in most cases, you won't be able to return the car. The dealer who sold you the car is usually not legally obligated to take the car back and issue you a refund or exchange after you've signed the sales contract.
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Can someone ask for money back after buying a car?

Sadly, the answer is “no.” California's lemon law specifically provides that only people who buy warrantied vehicles from a dealer can benefit from the lemon law.
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Can a car purchase be reversed?

The vast majority of car dealers have no written policies that allow you to rescind the purchase agreement you've signed. This means your only recourse is to plead your case. You can say that you have discovered you don't like the car or that it will stretch your budget and put you in dire financial straits.
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Can you change your mind after you buy a car?

Most dealerships don't allow returns or exchanges unless something is wrong with the car. Contrary to what you may have heard, there is no "cooling off" period for vehicle sales. Dealers are not legally required to give you three days to cancel the contract, explains the Federal Trade Commission.
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Can I cancel a car deal after signing?

Most of the time this is not a problem. However, if the car dealer cannot find someone to buy your purchase contract, it can cancel the purchase contract. But, the car dealer must notify you within 10 days of the date on the purchase contract. If it does not, then the purchase is final and cannot be cancelled.
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Can You Return a Car (This is How)



What to do if someone sells you a faulty car?

If you believe the seller has sold you a faulty car, you should contact the seller immediately. You have consumer rights for up to six years, which protects you against a faulty car.
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Can I return my car to the dealer within 30 days?

You have a right to reject something faulty and you're entitled to a full refund within 30 days of purchase in most cases. After 30 days, you lose the short-term right to reject the goods.
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Can I return a car on finance within 14 days?

Cooling off periods

Under the Consumer Credit Act, you should have 14 days to withdraw from a credit or loan agreement. This is applicable to all finance agreements, regardless of whether you made it in person with the lender, over the phone or on via an internet process.
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Can we cancel car loan after approval?

Ideally, no. A loan has been disbursed means the payment has been made to the car company. In your case, the car company must have received the money on your account on August 10th. Therefore, you cannot cancel a loan after disbursal.
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Can I cancel a loan after approval?

If you cancel the loan application after it has been sanctioned, your credit score has already been impacted, and cancelling it will have no further impact on it. You cannot cancel the loan application after the loan has been disbursed. Related: How to borrow money and benefit from it?
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Can you cancel a financed car?

Unfortunately, you can't cancel a loan agreement, but you do have other options, like: Refinancing your car. Even though you just purchased your vehicle, you might still be able to find a lower interest rate, resulting in a more manageable payment.
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How long do you have to reject a car?

But if you do have to reject…

Broadly speaking there are three time periods for rejection: within the first 30 days of purchase; after 30 days but before six months; and after six months.
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Can you back out of a car deal before taking delivery?

Unless your contract has specific language providing a right to cancel, you are the owner of the car once you sign all of the documents and cannot cancel car loan before delivery. The dealer is under no obligation to take the car back if you change your mind, even if you choose not to drive the car off the lot.
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Can I return a car within 6 months?

If you have had the car for more than 30 days but less than six months, you have to give the selling dealer one attempt to fix the fault before moving to reject the vehicle. If the repair has not fixed the fault, you can reject the vehicle. If you part-exchanged your old car on the new one, you will not get it back.
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Can you return a used car if it has problems?

If you've purchased a new or used car and you're having second thoughts about it, in most cases, you won't be able to return the car. The dealer who sold you the car is usually not legally obligated to take the car back and issue you a refund or exchange after you've signed the sales contract.
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Can I get a refund from a private sale?

Getting your money back

If you have been dealing with a private seller, you can ask for a refund if the item is not as described. But if they refuse, your only course of action may be to go to court, which could prove expensive.
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When you buy a used car from a dealer can you return it?

If you have bought a 'lemon' from a dealership, what are your rights if you want to reject the car? According to Section 56 (2) of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), the consumer has the right to return a vehicle to a seller within a 6-month period under certain conditions.
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Can you backout of buying a car before signing papers?

Any licensed dealer must offer the buyer of a used car (that costs $40,000 or less) the option to purchase a 2-day cancellation before signing the contract. If you purchase the option, you have the right to cancel the sale within two days for any reason.
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Can I cancel car loan before approval?

If you wish to cancel your car loan and rescind on the sale you will need to give written notice to the dealer before the end of the two day period. Your letter should clearly state your intention to withdraw from the sale and provide full information about yourself, the dealer and the vehicle.
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Can I cancel a finance agreement after 14 days?

You're allowed to cancel within 14 days - this is often called a 'cooling off' period. If it's longer than 14 days since you signed the credit agreement, find out how to pay off a credit agreement early.
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Can I return loan money?

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Fortunately, you can return unused student loan money to your lender, though timing and loan type could determine how much it will cost you. Returning some or all of a federal loan within 120 days wouldn't cost a dime in interest or fees.
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How long do you have to cancel a loan?

Cooling off periods. Under the Consumer Credit Act you have 14 days to withdraw from a credit or loan agreement.
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Can you decline a personal loan after accepting it?

No, if you apply for a personal loan, you do not have to accept it. The lender does not make the loan official or disburse the funds until you sign the loan, either in person or electronically. You are free to decline the lender's offer if you do not like the terms of the loan, or even if you just change your mind.
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Do you get money back from loan forgiveness?

Under the limited PSLF waiver, if you make more than 120 qualifying payments on an existing Direct Loan, or an a newly consolidated loan, you will automatically be refunded for the payments you made in excess of the 120 qualifying payments.
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What happens if I want to return a financed car?

If you return the car to the lender, the lender will likely sell it. It will apply the proceeds of the sale to your car loan balance, after reimbursing itself for the costs of sale and certain fees.
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