Car Down Payment Refund

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Ohio law does not mandate car dealers to refund down payments. However, the car must be fit for its intended purpose. You may have rights under the Ohio Lemon Law if the car is problematic. Consult a local consumer protection attorney for advice.

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I need to know if its true that a car salesman at a buy here pay here carlot has a right to keep my $* down payment if im trying to return the car not even 2 days later because the car is having issues?
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. To provide you with accurate information, could you please tell me the location where you bought the car from? Different places have different laws regarding this issue.
Struthers, ohio
In Ohio:
- No specific law requires car dealers to refund down payments.
- However, the car should be "fit for the purpose sold".
- You may have rights under the Ohio Lemon Law if the car is problematic.
Consider contacting a local consumer protection attorney for advice.
Ok thank you
You're welcome, ****! If you have any other questions or need further clarification about your situation, don't hesitate to ask. I'm here to help!