Consumer Affairs FAQ

2. No. The "right to rescind" does not cover car sales. Once you sign a buyer's order and the appropriate forms required by the state, you have bought the car.

If you are feeling pressured by a car salesman, shop elsewhere or give yourself some time to carefully consider the purchase.

You cannot be "forced" into buying a car, so make an informed decision by researching the reliability of any car you are purchasing, have any used car checked out by an independent mechanic BEFORE you buy it, check consumer magazines for information on new cars being considered, and do not make a decision without reading everything you are being asked to sign.