If I received a service contract for the vehicle Itest drovebut I didn’t buy, is it legally mine?
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If I received a service contract for the vehicle Itest drovebut I didn’t buy, is it legally mine?
A couple of weeks ago, I went and test drove a vehicle. I was in love with it but I didn’t sign any papers to purchase it. This week, I receive a letter from the dealership welcoming me to the Jeep family with my new purchase as well as the service contract that shows me the VIN number and date I purchased the vehicle. I am in the system as having bought the vehicle, and the service agreement can not be cancelled. Am I legally entitled to the vehicle since via all records, it is mine?
Asked on February 23, 2012 under Business Law, Tennessee
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, unfortunately paperwork errors do not convey ownership: if you did not actually pay for the vehicle, the dealership does not have to convey it to you. You can require them to correct their records, and you can cancel the service contract, since a contract based on a significant mistake (i.e. the incorrect assumption you bought the car) or which is either illegal (you have no right to service a car you do not own) or impossible (you can't service a car you don't have possession of) may be rescinded.
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