Placing money down or a deposit on a vehicle is a promise that you are going to purchase it. It is also a promise of the seller to hold the vehicle until you finalize the purchase. Most deposits or money down are not refundable unless stated otherwise.
If You Just Left a DepositCall the dealership and ask to talk to your salesperson. If the salesperson is not available, talk to the dealer's sales manager. Tell the dealer representative that you changed your mind about the vehicle and do not intend to purchase it. Ask to have your deposit refunded.
Don't leave a deposit until you're absolutely sure you want the vehicle. Dealers sometimes press customers, saying the deal is good only for today or there are other interested buyers and a deposit is needed to hold the vehicle. Don't bite. Read the contract thoroughly and carefully.
A deposit receipt should have the buyer's information, the seller's information, the vehicle information, the deposit amount plus the total purchase amount of the vehicle, and both the current date and the date upon which the buyer must return to make the full payment and/or sign a purchase agreement.
How to Write Your Own Vehicle Purchase AgreementIdentifying the buyer, the seller and the reason for the contract.Provide the buyers and addresses as well.Provide a description of the vehicle.Be sure that all the information is accurate.State the date of the sale and the purchase price.More items...