Can I return this new car?

[francisco]

I brought this car Friday impulsively (big mistake). I traded in a PT Cruiser (Paid for) for a 2012. The reason I did this is because I've been have car problems. I instantly regretted the transaction and really begin to question the business integrity. Anyway I went back less than an 24 hours to return the car and get the PT Cruiser back. However, in Texas there no cooling off period and it the dealer discretion. Well, of course they told me no and offer lower payments and another vehicle. I felt I had no choice but to take it. Then I went home and thought about how the PT Cruiser not even my name but my mothers. She did not release her car and they have no title.Im a driver on the insurance but she the owner. So I believe I can use this I can use this as leverage to void the contract and get the PT Cruiser back. I do plan on contacting a lawyer on the matter as well. However, times a essence and look for other advice and if they think my plan is possible.

[patwin87]

There is no right to return a vehicle in any state. You signed the paperwork and agreed to the terms and conditions of the contract. A lawyer is a waste of time. You're having buyer's remorse right now. Just enjoy your new car.

[shipley]

How did the dealer process the PT title without your mom being present to sign over the title? This is a big piece of the puzzle missing. A dealer cannot legally take a car without the titleholders signing paperwork releasing their interest in the car.

The dealer should be able to check state databases to see who is actually on the title and registration. If you bought a car fraudulently, you might be able to unwind this deal.

[teyrnon72]

So you committed fraud by representing a car someone else's name as your own AND you willingly purchased a new vehicle.
So remind me again what the dealer did wrong during this whole transaction that would enable you to sue them?

If I were a lawyer, I wouldn't touch this case. Nothing good is going to come out of this for you.
You might as well just live with the new car and start making payments. Time to grow up if you want to start making adult transactions.

[jabin20]

So, as Uncle Bo mentioned, you would've had to sign over the vehicle in one of two ways: 1) Signing over the title as if it were your own, or by having power of attorney to do so, or 2) Signing a power of attorney form giving the dealer the right to transfer ownership (usually done when there is a lien on the vehicle).

Something's not adding up... And no F&I or business manager at a dealer would just "skip over that part". All of the pieces must be in place in order for the dealer to proceed with the transaction.

Sure, go ahead and contact an attorney. It won't get you anywhere.

**ADD-- Clinton... you can also use power-of-attorney in the event of a death... or if the owner is overseas (military, usually).

[barclay76]

Guess why there is no longer a "cooling off period" where people who buy on impulse can back out of a deal??

Because HALF the dummies that bought were bringing the car back the next day.

Anyway, I don't think you can back out of this deal. "Take your medicine" as my dear old mom used to say.

OH, and trading in the PT was a VERY SMART move. Enjoy the new car.

[demarco]

A lawyer isn't going to help you because the dealership clearly did nothing illegal.

You have buyers remorse which is a seriously strong emotional feeling of making the wrong decision. But there is no retuning the car. You weren't forced to buy it, the dealership didn't do anything wrong. I'm not sure how the dealership closed this sale without the title to the trade in but that in itself isn't enough to void this contract.

You are an adult, you have to understand that you must live with the decisions you make. A signed contract is not something you can just void out because you feel different today then you did last night.

Put yourself in the other party's shoes. What if the dealer came to you this morning and said "We changed our mind. We don't want to sell you that car, we want it back!" What would your response be. A signed contract is an agreement between two parties. You both agreed to the terms, you are both obligated to accept those terms and to stand up to your responsibility.

Enjoy your new car.

[laureano97]

You have no leverage whatsoever. The can & will enforce the deal.

[garwyli91]

Well ElGrande is wrong because the ONLY time you can use a power of attorney is when their is still a lien on the car of if you are applying for a duplicate title.

You traded in a car you don't own. That's against the law. You are deep trouble.

You have nothing. It would be best if you brought the title in, have your mom sign it off and move on.

[kendell]

Hi, If your car is damage. So can return your new car. think you plan is possible.