Can I cancel an auto contract before droving a new car off the lot?
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Can I cancel an auto contract before droving a new car off the lot?
I signed all the paperwork, signed the title even, I asked where my check was for the difference in my more valuable car to their cheaper car since I was trading/buying. She told me that she couldn’t have the check ready until tomorrow at the earliest. Then I realized I didn’t have a copy of the agreement for additional terms (new rims from rim shop up the street). I informed them my husband was on his way with his copy of the key to repossess my car. They threatened to call the police. They did eventually give me my copy of they key they kept from me and title back. I never touched the other car
Asked on March 21, 2012 under General Practice, Washington
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written, it seems that from what you said happened at the car dealership with respect to the car that you were to buy and where you signed the documentation the purchase was cancelled by the dealership since you mentioned there was some domestic issue between you and youyr husband with respct to the car that you were trying to trade in for another vehicle.
Since you did not receive registered title to the new car, did not receive keys to it and did not drive home with the new car, you can assume that the dealership "voided" your purchase of it by the conduct you have written about.
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