Once he got there, he was told he had no such right. The sales manager denied telling Robert that he could cancel his purchase, and the manager showed him his own signature on the contract agreeing to buy the car and pay the price. Robert believed there was a law granting him the right to cancel his contract if he changed his mind within three days, but there wasn t. The contract he signed didn t have a clause that allowed him to return the car, either. Now Robert is stuck with the car or an expensive lawsuit.
Many people think there is, and actually buy a car believing they have the right to return it.
If an auto salesperson tells you that you can take the car home and bring it back without obligation, make sure you get that promise in writing and have it incorporated into the sales contract. Unless the promise is in writing you can t rely on it. Some used car dealers do incorporate that type of return provision into their contract allowing, for example, you to return the car within five days or 200 miles if you are dissatisfied. Some unscrupulous dealers, however, suggest or tell customers that they can return the car when it s not in the contract. Don t get caught off-guard.