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Buyer waiting for car may cancel deal
 Dear Terry,
I purchased a car on Friday. The dealer told me he didn't have the white car I wanted, but that he would take some money off a blue car he "thought was on the lot.'' He sent his salesman out to look for it and then said it must be on a truck that would be in at 12 that night. He gave me a car to drive until next day.
Now, days later, there's still no car and his "Mr. Nice Guy" attitude has changed. He says I will have to deal with the delay. Since I never took ownership of the car, can I back out?
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Todd  Dear Todd,
Did you sign any paperwork on the car you're now driving, or on the promised blue or white car? If not, you can take back the car you're driving and walk away, assuming the dealer didn't take possession of a trade-in, which could complicate matters.
If you signed a sales agreement on one of the promised cars and they have yet to deliver it, you should also be able to cancel the deal for nonperformance.  | | Here are this week's reader questions: | | | | • | Certified cars offer value, reassurance | | • | Can I cancel my car deal? | | • | Do car payments help rebuild credit? | | • | Will returning my car have repercussions? |
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