Can a finance company change their mind?
In California, yes. They have 10 days to secure financing for the vehicle. If they cannot they can cancel the contract. This is allowed so you can drive the car while you wait for a decision from the lender.
What happens when a dealer can’t diagnose a problem?
When you take the car to the dealership and explain your problem, you are met with questions and doubt. The mechanic takes the car to diagnose the problem and tells you he cannot find anything wrong with it. The dealer may say that there is a “failure to duplicate” the problem and you are left hanging. Why does this happen and what can you do?
What are the ground rules for dealing with a car dealer?
Before we go on, though, let us set out two ground rules: Always be calm and courteous, even when you are not treated well. The service guy might just be right — we at least need to be open to that possibility. Most car dealers are independently owned and are protected by a thick wall of franchise laws, so automakers have limited leverage.
What to do if your car dealer keeps fixing the same thing?
Often, work suddenly becomes free or your car gets fixed days or weeks ahead of time. If your dealer keeps fixing the same thing over and over again, get another dealer, or ask the service manager to escalate the problem (as mentioned earlier). If your dealer treats you badly, lies to you, etc., get another dealer.
What happens when you take your car to the dealership?
When you take the car to the dealership and explain your problem, you are met with questions and doubt. The mechanic takes the car to diagnose the problem and tells you he cannot find anything wrong with it. The dealer may say that there is a “failure to duplicate” the problem and you are left hanging.
Before we go on, though, let us set out two ground rules: Always be calm and courteous, even when you are not treated well. The service guy might just be right — we at least need to be open to that possibility. Most car dealers are independently owned and are protected by a thick wall of franchise laws, so automakers have limited leverage.
When do you have problems with your car dealer?
If your car has lots of problems, your dealer or mechanic might be screwing it up when trying to find other problems. If you have problems immediately after having your car serviced, it may have been the mechanic’s fault. Examples: transmission problems after transmission servicing or fluid change.
Why are used car dealerships so shady?
Part of the reason used-car dealers may seem shady is because selling used cars is a tricky proposition for dealers, too. During their time on the road, cars encounter millions of potential hazards ranging from abuse to neglect, including accidents, flooding, overloading, encounters with potholes,…
Is it bad to take a car home before the deal is done?
Which means taking a car home before the deal is done is a bad idea, no matter how much you want to and the dealer encourages you. “Dealers want to get you emotionally invested and financially invested in the car,” Manner says.