How often do dealers get new car shipments?
With imports, it is usually 4-6 weeks from when the car is finished at the factory, but they hold boats untill they are full. If you have most of your allotment left, you may choose to not take any during the next order frame, leaving you 2 months or more between shipments.
What takes so long at car dealerships?
There are a few reasons that buying a car takes such a long time: Many car buyers do not come into the dealership properly prepared for the car buying process. Furthermore, they may not have proper paperwork, like proof of auto insurance or the title for their trade-in, readily available.
Can You pressure a dealership into taking a car back?
While you might be able to pressure a dealership into taking a car back, it’s far better to avoid such difficulties in the first place. If you’re unfamiliar with the sales contract, ask to have it emailed to you before taking delivery.
What happens if the dealer wants the car back?
Now the dealer wants its vehicle back and you are left holding the bag, maybe even out a down payment or other fees as well as the cost of any aftermarket additions to your vehicle. What do you do?
What happens if something goes wrong with the car you just bought?
The federal “cooling-off rule” does not apply to car buying, as stated by this sign in a dealership sales office. If something is wrong with the car you just bought, work with the dealership to get it repaired rather than trying to force the dealer to take the car back.
While you might be able to pressure a dealership into taking a car back, it’s far better to avoid such difficulties in the first place. If you’re unfamiliar with the sales contract, ask to have it emailed to you before taking delivery.
Can you return a car you just bought if you changed your mind?
The bottom line: You can’t return a car just because you changed your mind about it or because the salesman was pushy unless it’s written into the sales contract that you can. The Federal Trade Commission’s “cooling-off” rule — established in the 1970s — allows consumers 3 days to cancel a transaction.
Can you test drive a brand new car?
Some dealers will let you do extended test drives of brand new cars, but this is typically only for a day or a weekend at most. If you need to try out something longer, ask the dealer if they would be willing to do a rental agreement on a used model.
Can a used car be returned to the dealership?
When it comes to new cars, the answers are “no” and “maybe.” (If you’re a used-car buyer, you might have better luck returning the car, but it all depends on the state in which you live and the individual dealership’s policies.)