What if a dealer sells you a damaged car?
If a dealer sold you a damaged car without providing a disclosure about the damages, you have the option of reporting the dealer to the state or filing a lawsuit.
Is the dealership responsible for damage?
Let’s say someone hits your vehicle while it is at the dealership. The dealership will assist with any collision repairs (paid by any combination of you/the guilty party/the insurance company) and serve as a liaison between you and the insurance companies. But the dealership is not responsible for any damage caused.
Can you trade in a car with body damage?
If your car has sustained some body damage and you’re in the market to get a new vehicle you may be wondering if trading in a car with body damage is even possible. The good news is that yes, it’s very possible. In fact, drivers trade in cars with body damage all the time.
Can you return a car to the dealership?
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. Some dealerships may allow you to return the vehicle if you’re unsatisfied or if the car has major mechanical issues, but only under special circumstances.
How many days after buying a car can you return it?
Typically, the dealerships that have a return policy will allow you to return a used car within 30 days. However, not all dealers will have the same time frame for returns.
How do I return a car I can’t afford?
Ask for a Voluntary Repossession If you simply can’t afford your car payments any longer, you could ask the dealer to agree to voluntary repossession. In this scenario, you tell the lender you can no longer make payments ask them to take the car back.
Can I change my mind after paying a deposit on a car?
The deposit is a form of security to hold the car until you are ready to pay the rest of the money and collect the vehicle. If you change your mind, you lose the deposit. You will want that money back and they will be able to either fight you for it or use it as an opportunity to keep you from cancelling your order.
Can you get your deposit back if you change your mind about buying the good?
If I change my mind about buying the good or service, can I get my deposit back? The obligations of the contract work both ways and you have undertaken to buy the product or service, so the seller is not required to return the deposit simply because you have had a change of heart.
Are deposits refundable by law?
A deposit is part of the total cost of something or an advance payment paid for at the time of booking. Businesses will sometimes insist it’s non-refundable if you cancel and even write it into the contract. But a business can only do this if the contract term is fair.
Can I get my deposit back if I change my mind on a house?
If the tenant changes their mind and doesn’t take the property, you must grant a holding deposit refund and return their holding deposit minus any costs you’ve incurred on their behalf and any loss of rent you’ve suffered as a result of their action.
Can I change my mind before signing a tenancy agreement?
A tenancy agreement can normally only be changed if both you and your landlord agree. If you both agree, the change should be recorded in writing, either by drawing up a new written document setting out the terms of the tenancy or by amending the existing written tenancy agreement.
What happens if I change my mind about buying a house?
The seller’s only recourse if the buyer changes his mind is to retain the EMD and potentially to sue for specific performance for other damages. In a multiple contract scenario, several buyers are bidding a property up and it’s usually in its first week on the market.
Do I get my holding deposit back if I fail credit check?
The landlord can’t keep the money for any other reason. For example, you should still get your holding deposit back if you fail a credit check, provided you told the truth about your situation. The landlord must write to you within 7 days to explain why they are keeping the holding deposit.
Is a holding fee the same as a deposit?
Unlike a security deposit, a holding deposit can be kept in whole or part if the landlord keeps the apartment open and the tenant fails to move in as agreed upon. If it is in fact a security deposit rather than a holding deposit, damages can be deducted only for unpaid rent in your case.