If I bought a used car and the next day it tore up, can I take the car back and get my money back?
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If I bought a used car and the next day it tore up, can I take the car back and get my money back?
I paid cash for the car. Car ran good when test drove. Now it is leaking oil and gas and is missing very ba. I did not get any paperwork or an “as is” warranty paper.
Asked on February 13, 2011 under General Practice, Arkansas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I think what you might be thinking about here is a "3-day right of rescission". This is a is a legal tool which provides certain consumers with the right to cancel contracts within 72 hours of signing them. However, as a general rule, it does not apply to a purchase of a used car. However, if the contract itself allows for a return under this circumstances then you can do so; if not you can't. Also, if there was some misrepresentation as to the condition of the car then you may have a claim.
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