Car Dealer Wants the Car Back – Ripoff Sales Tactic

It all boils down to: CHECK THE PAPERWORK BEFORE YOU SIGN.

I am asked this question a lot. The story goes: someone bought a car at a dealership (usually a used car dealer). A few days or weeks later, the dealer calls to say that the financing didn’t go through and the buyer needs to return the car. This may or may not be a scam, depending on your situation.

It all boils down to: CHECK THE PAPERWORK BEFORE YOU SIGN.

Aaron Turpen
An automotive enthusiast for most of his adult life, Aaron has worked in and around the industry in many ways. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) and freelances as a writer and journalist around the Web and in print. You can find his portfolio at AaronOnAutos.com.