There are many reasons why you may want to return a new car shortly after buying it. You’ve realized you paid too much for it, your spouse doesn't like the vehicle, you just lost your job, or maybe you suspect that it's a lemon. Most new car dealers will not take a new car back and give a full refund. Once you've bought it, you own it. So what can you do in this situation?
The first thing to do is to go back to the dealership and simply ask them if they will take the car back. They will most likely say no, but they may offer to take your vehicle in on trade toward a different vehicle or make an offer to purchase the vehicle.
There are some dealers that offer a grace period after purchasing a new vehicle. It can be anywhere from 24 hours to 30 days. Some dealerships will return the full purchase price during this time with no questions asked. If you want ultimate protection from buyers' remorse, purchase from a dealership that has a return policy.
If you want to return the vehicle because there is something wrong with it and you think it’s a lemon, then look into the specific lemon laws for your state. The requirements for a vehicle to meet a lemon can be strict. Usually, a vehicle has to be declared irreparable to be considered a lemon.
If all else fails, you can sell the vehicle privately and start over.
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