Can a dealership take new car back after 1 1/2 weeks if a contract was signed?
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Can a dealership take new car back after 1 1/2 weeks if a contract was signed?
They took the car away because I did not get financing. I even sold my old car and left with the new vehicle. I tried to fight by saying that we had signed these documents and their reply was that they can cancel the contract anytime they want if finacing falls through. It sounds like I got screwed. What do I do?
Asked on May 7, 2012 under General Practice, Arizona
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Whether or not gthe dealership was entitled to take back your new car that you purchased from it even though you had a contract in place depends upon what the purchase contract states. Meaning, if the purchase contract had a condition within it stating that your purchase was "subject to" getting financing for the vehicle within a certain time period, you were required to get the financing.
If you did not, then perhaps the dealership was allowed to take back the vehicle. I suggest that you carefully read your purchase contract to see if there were terms to that effect within it concerning the financing issue. If not, you should consult with an attorney that practices in the area of contract law.
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