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    Can I Return My Car?

    California's CARS Act gives many used car buyers a 3-day right to cancel, starting October 1, 2026. Check whether it covers your purchase and find your exact deadline.

    Was the vehicle new or used?

    The price of the car itself, before taxes and government fees.

    Current odometer minus the odometer on your contract.

    Is it a motorcycle?
    Did a business that buys 5+ vehicles a year from this dealer buy it?
    Is its gross vehicle weight rating 10,000 lbs or more?

    Read the full guide to the 3-day right to cancel

    Dealer called you back about financing? Read about yo-yo financing

    Dealer refusing to cancel?

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    This website provides general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every situation is different. Talk to a licensed attorney in your state about your specific facts.

    Consumer Center for Resources is a nonprofit consumer education organization. We are not a law firm and do not give legal advice or represent anyone. When you request a free case review, we may share what you send us with Consumer Action Law Group, an independent private consumer protection law firm in California. Its attorneys may contact you about your matter or refer you to another attorney who handles your type of case. Requesting a review does not create an attorney-client relationship, and you are never obligated to hire anyone.

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