What to do if I bought a car from a local dealer but have not recieved my tags yet after 2 months?
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What to do if I bought a car from a local dealer but have not recieved my tags yet after 2 months?
They are telling that they have contacted the DMV office (in the state where the car was last titled) to have the title sent and they have not recieved it yet. I have already made 2 payments on a vehicle I can no longer drive because the 30 day tags have expired. They have let me use a loner vehicle that really is not an equivalent vehicle for me. I have to go back to the dealer once a week to have them reassign the loaner to me and it’s becoming a big pain. What recourse do I have?
Asked on September 20, 2012 under General Practice, North Carolina
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I would write the car dealership a letter stating that if you do not have the registration for the car that you purchased in your name by a certain date with applicable "tags" that you will return it in exchange for a full refund of the vehicle's purchase. Keep a copy of the letter for future use and need.
If the demand date comes and goes and you do have not received valid registration for the vehicle, return it to the dealership to rescind the purchase. If the dealership refuses, then you should consult with an attorney that practices in the area of consumer law to see what your legal recourse is.
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