Q: If a dealership forgets to charge your $$ down and signed the contract already do you pay it or can I return the car?
Purchased a vehicle in IL over the wknd. I and they forgot about the $$ down payment. I signed the contracts. They called me up to request I pay it. Can I legally return the vehicle or do I have to pay the $$? I have it, just having buyers remorse and thought this might be a legal opportunity to return vehicle without issue.
A:
Thank you for the questions. I can't be certain unless I have read the contract. Did you read it in detail? Are there parts that you do not understand?
When you look closely at what they did charge you sure that the downpayment was not included?
People will ask me "How long do I have to return a car?" I understand buyer's remorse, but what doe the contract say? Is there a period of time? If so, follow that. Now if there is something wrong with the car, that may be a different story. There are Lemon Law Lawyers that deal with this issue all the time.
In regards to a "mistaken" lack of charging the card, well this depends on what you agreed to do. If they did not charge you and you agreed to pay it. you are in a legal relationship and contracted for the benefit of that amount. You most likely need to pay. Could you argue "Take me to court and take your car back?" you could but that could end up costing you if they do.
The best response, re-read the contract.
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