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Those get me every time. I have purchased cars that I didn't need and haven't even driven yet just because I couldn't resist the magnetic appeal of the tubemen.
Look at the idea of a 3 day cooling off period from a dealers point of view and you will quickly see it is not a good idea. Would you want someone taking a valuable piece of property from you for three days, doing God knows what to it, then saying, Nah, here have it back? People need to make better decisions and plan better.
The only way a 3 day cooling off period would work is if the car stays on the lot and paperwork is not finalized (kind of like layaway). But of course dealers would hate this setup as well.
The only way a 3 day cooling off period would work is if the car stays on the lot and paperwork is not finalized (kind of like layaway). But of course dealers would hate this setup as well.
THIS.^^^^ Don't a lot of states have similar provision for things like gym memberships, dating services, weight loss programs, etc. The FTC also requires cooling off for door to door sales, hucksters selling at county fairs, trade show sales, off-premise tent sales, etc. But I don't think automobile "tent" sales, so I guess dealers did lobby for that one.
THIS.^^^^ Don't a lot of states have similar provision for things like gym memberships, dating services, weight loss programs, etc. The FTC also requires cooling off for door to door sales, hucksters selling at county fairs, trade show sales, off-premise tent sales, etc. But I don't think automobile "tent" sales, so I guess dealers did lobby for that one.
It varies from state to state, but many do have a right of rescission for any purchase made at a neutral site or off-premise sale. This would include tent sales, door-to-door sales, or most sales not completed at a primary place of business.
The bottom line is consumers need to exhibit a little caution, and slow down to make sure they have really looked the vehicle over and are getting everything they think they are. When I have purchased (even over the internet >1,000 miles away) I typically get a complete inventory of what is included. How many keys, remotes, owners manual, and accessories. I forgot last time, and only received one key and remote for wife's new (used) ride. When it was realized, I asked for another key and remote and was politely told "no". Not too bad since we bought the vehicle at about $3,000 less than any comparable unit we could find nationally. I paid for another key and remote.
THIS.^^^^ Don't a lot of states have similar provision for things like gym memberships, dating services, weight loss programs, etc. The FTC also requires cooling off for door to door sales, hucksters selling at county fairs, trade show sales, off-premise tent sales, etc. But I don't think automobile "tent" sales, so I guess dealers did lobby for that one.
Most auto tent sales are held in a tent...on the dealers lot. That said, you're comparing apples and oranges. A gym membership is not the same as a $50,000 car. As far as I'm concerned, if I'm paying that much money for a car, I want to drive it off the lot that day (unless it's a factory order, of course).
They didn't yet, the service was backed up and the part wasn't in, so I have to next week. No gas card because the sales manager was out. It didn't seem like the sales manager talked to the sales rep I had and he didn't seem like he had any remorse for the situation. Had I needed to pay for it, it would be $300 for the part and labor (yet I can easily find the part for $20 elsewhere.) Everything needed to be reprinted since the VIN was copied wrong and my street didn't have a street title at the end of it. I know this is par for the course with dealerships but it just seems like nobody wanted to be accountable or try to do a damn thing if making things right.
Actually, no this is not par for the course with dealerships. I've purchased several new vehicles and have NEVER left without my paperwork! My fob and keys have ALWAYS worked. In fact, I used them while inspecting the vehicle.
The dealership isn't the only one who needs to take responsibility. Not checking the fob/keys is totally on you. Leaving without paperwork? Again that's on you! You didn't double check the VIN or your address? You signed paperwork with that information incorrect? That's on you. That means you didn't read the paperwork. Not very wise to sign legally binding documents when spending thousands.
THIS.^^^^ Don't a lot of states have similar provision for things like gym memberships, dating services, weight loss programs, etc. The FTC also requires cooling off for door to door sales, hucksters selling at county fairs, trade show sales, off-premise tent sales, etc. But I don't think automobile "tent" sales, so I guess dealers did lobby for that one.
No, you have a point. Some states do have laws against off premise tent sales because the were deemed to be predatory. Either they are limited to having only 1 or 2 per year or they can't have them at all and just have a "tent" on their own lot or they have some sort of out for the buyer. Just depends on the state.
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