Call your dealer as soon as possible (preferably, the same or next day after your purchase) and ask to speak to the sales or general manager. If you haven’t yet taken possession of the vehicle, tell the dealer you don’t want to purchase the car and to cancel the sale.
How can I get out of my new car contract?
Talk to the manager at the dealership and explain why you cannot go through with the purchase. The car dealership’s manager has the ability to void your purchase contract. While there is no guarantee that the manager will do so, if your story falls on sympathetic ears, the manager may just tear up your contract.
When to return a car after signing a contract?
If there is a mechanical problem and the car is a “lemon” in our state, you have legal basis for the return. You also have a reason to return the car if it was not the make and model the dealer promised you in the contract.
Is it possible to return a car you just bought?
There are a few other exceptions when we say that cars can’t be returned like a traditional good. For example, some dealers offer a return policy if you bring back the car within a certain number of days or miles.
Can you return a new car in Virginia?
If you believe your new car has a mechanical defect and qualifies for Virginia’s Lemon Law, you may also be able to return it. These situations can often be worked out directly with the dealership but, if a dealer is making it difficult for you, you may need the help of a consumer attorney.
What happens if I take a car back from a dealership?
In some cases, you may have to keep the car or risk being sued by the dealership for breach of contract if you take the car back. That does not mean that you cannot negotiate, however. One option is to tell the sales manager at the dealership that you will forfeit your deposit in exchange for him taking the car back.
