Services
Insurance
Repairs
Advice
About

Can a car dealer return a down payment?

If you back out of the deal, will the car dealer return your down payment? I want to put a down payment on a car, but I have some concerns about it.

avatar
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Yes, the dealer will return your
down payment
, but only if it’s within the terms of the contract.
Legally, the dealer can cancel the purchase order up to 10 days after you buy the vehicle. As part of this agreement, you have to return the car and the dealer has to return your down payment.”
View full answer 
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.

Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance

Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance

√
No long forms
√
No spam or unwanted phone calls
√
Quotes from top insurance companies
Find insurance savings