Right to Return Used Vehicles

Effective, October 1, 2026, SB 766 provides customers with a three-day right to return used vehicles sold or leased for $50,000 or less. During the sale or lease process, dealers must provide a new disclosure entitled "3-Day Right to Cancel Used Car Purchase or Lease." The disclosure describes how customers may exercise their rights under the bill. Key elements include:

It must be no earlier than the dealer's close of business on the third calendar day. If a vehicle is delivered on a Monday, the end of the third day is COB Thursday.

Fees are equal to 1.5% of the vehicle price, with a $200 minimum and a $600 maximum.

The customer may not drive more than 400 miles during the three-day period. If the customer drives more than 250 miles during the three-day period, the dealer may charge an additional $1 per mile over that amount (for a maximum of $150). This is in addition to the base restocking fee described above.

The return right only applies if the following are personally delivered to the dealer at the time the customer exercises the right to cancel:

Restocking and mileage fees, but the dealer shall first deduct the fees from any down payment owed to the customer.

All items and cash received from the dealer.

The vehicle, in the same condition (minus ordinary wear and tear and any mechanical issue not caused by the customer), and free from any liens or encumbrances.