Legal Question in Business Law in Virginia
Returning a used car
My brother recently traded his vehicle in on another vehicle but has had second thoughts. It has been one business day since he signed the contract for the trade in. He has only driven the vehicle home and has not driven it elsewhere. Is there any way he can return the vehicle and get his old car back?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Returning a used car
You should give them a written notice TODAY of
your intention to cancel. I don't know if
your contract can be canceled. But I do know
this -- you will have no chance if you wait
past 3 days to cancel. My colleague is right
that normally a contract is final. There are
certain consumer laws that may give you a right
to cancel in 3 days, especially if it involves
financing. I don't know right now if you can
use these consumer laws, but you will have 0
chance if you don't act immediately to give
a written cancelation.
Re: Returning a used car
Ordinarily, a contract to purchase a vehicle is a final sale. There is no "cooling off" or rescission period.
Under the circumstances, you may be able to persuade the dealer to rescind the sale, but there is no requirement that the dealer agree to it. If they do agree, be prepared to pay a fee.
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