Returning a used car to the dealership

Question

so i bought a 2000 intrepid and its not a lemon but the issues its giving and the constant work in the shop is starting to get at me. ive bought it 3 weeks ago and probly enjoyed it for 5 days or so. it 3600 bux and i payed 2000. i havent even made the first payment on the financing. is there a way i can get my 2000 back and give the car back, can you do that with cars? i need help because i dont want this car nor do i want to continue paying forthis P.O.S

Answer 1

There is no return on a car. People will tell you that there is but its not true. Look at your paperwork. If it says as is you got no warranty.If there is a warranty the dealer may help repair in a small way. Did you have a mechanic look at it before you bought it? The only choices you have is to sell it , trade it, or fix it and drive it........ujn

Answer 2

Unfortunately, no. You bought an 8-year old used car. There is no warranty on a vehicle that old. You had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle before you bought it. Used cars are sold "as is", and the dealer will not take the car back or return your money. This is the risk you accept when you buy a used car. Sorry.

Answer 3

Once ink is on paper, you own a car and its problems.  This is why we always advise a mechanical inspection before you buy.

It sounds like this is a 'buy here pay here' type lot.  If that is the case, then the owner is probably accessible.  Go to the dealership, and see if you can have a conversation with him.  Explain the problems you have been experiencing and ASK him if he would be willing to take the car back and sell you a different one.

Now, they will not just take it back and hand over your money.  That's very unlikely.  But if you go to him as a customer with problems, and ask for help, then he MAY work with you.

However, keep in mind that he is holding all the cards.  He has your money, you have the car, and he is under absolutely no obligation to do anything.  If he says "no, hit the bricks" then he is completely, legally, in the right.   You chalk this one up to experience.  But if you approach him as a calm, reasonable customer who just wants to arrive at a mutually beneficial solution, he may cooperate.

Good luck

Answer 4

If you paid 2000 dollars for the vehicle, thats a pretty big clue that the vehicle isn't that great of a vehicle.

Unfortunately the only way you can try to get your money back is by selling it.  

All used cars that are THAT cheap are going to need work, and often.

Answer 5

if your car had a sticker on it that said "as is" and you didn't buy an additional warranty then you are stuck with the vehicle

Answer 6

no your pretty much screwed, but you might be able to equal trade with something else at the same dealer just talk to em.