Can I return a car bought as is?

If you’ve purchased a new or used car and you’re having second thoughts about it, in most cases, you won’t be able to return the car. The dealer who sold you the car is usually not legally obligated to take the car back and issue you a refund or exchange after you’ve signed the sales contract.

What does SOLD AS SEEN mean legally?

A property that is being ‘sold as seen’ means that it is being sold without knowledge of any potentials faults such as damp issues, subsidence, water damage, rodent infestation, faulty heating etc.

Who is the person on the title when selling a car?

As a new owner, it is essential to ensure that the original owner selling your prospective car is also the person on the title. There are some exceptions to this, however, such as the person signing over the title to you having power of attorney over the person on the title.

What happens if the buyer does not sign the title?

If the buyer does not sign the title and mail or give it to DVS, then the seller’s name stays on the title of the car. If the buyer doesn’t transfer the title within 10 days, the car’s registration is suspended.

What happens if your car title is signed but never transferred?

What happens if your car title is signed but never transferred? When you go to sell a vehicle, you can have the title signed by the buyer and seller, but there is no guarantee that the buyer will then take the car title to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and get the title officially transferred and registered appropriately.

How do I transfer a car title from one person to another?

If you bought the new or used car from a private party, contact the seller and try to get them to transfer the original title from the original owner’s name into their name. Once they receive the transferred title, they can then sign the title over to you.