Can I cancel a used car contract within 72 hours?

Full question:

Can I terminate a used auto contract less than 72 hours old?

  • Category: Contracts
  • Subcategory: BuySell Agreements
  • Date:
  • State: Texas

Answer:

No federal or state law allows you to cancel a car purchase contract within 72 hours. However, you may rescind a contract if fraud is involved. Fraud has five elements:

  1. A false statement is made;
  2. The maker knows the statement is false or is reckless about its truth;
  3. The maker intends for the listener to rely on the statement;
  4. The listener does rely on the statement;
  5. The listener suffers harm as a result.

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FAQs

Generally, once you sign a car purchase contract, you are legally bound to it. There is no automatic right to back out unless specified in the contract. If you believe you were misled or if fraud occurred, you may have grounds to rescind the contract. Always review your contract for any specific cancellation clauses.