Originally posted by kray28:
Errwhy not? In these cases, buyers do not have any alternative but to purchase the car using that finance. This is all perfectly legal and very common. This is pretty normal. Look here for more info on what you should be looking out for specifically. My PT Cruiser with 140k miles is becoming a money pit. This doesnt pass the sniff test. Many Texans who secured pre-approval for auto financing from their lender in recent months complain they have been running into a serious dilemma at various dealerships across Texas when they try to buy a vehicle. The second payment is to the dealership. We have had instances where we let a car go and the bank denied the loan. RELATED: Powerful group slams the practice of forced financing at Texas auto dealerships. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Bank drafts are guaranteed by financial institutions and can be used by individuals to make payments to third parties. I pay the installments directly to the dealer. But if you forget to track your account balance and it's too low when an automatic (or other) payment is due, you might have to pay overdraft or NSF fees. The better your track record with taking out loans and making payments on time, the better your score will be. The bank (USAA in this case) still has to approve the loan. Now thats doing your business in luxury. Since few months, they refuse to work with a specific credit union. Meet the buyer at the bank where he or she has an account. Upon arriving, however, the dealer . In general, car dealerships don't take returns or offer return policies. It rode on a Ford Falcon chassis. Usually, they can go to a financial institution that will lend them the money. Some advice: Get their words in writing. We paid the closing costs with a cashier check, and in fact prior to closing, the title company gave us a brochure warning us of scams, and advising us that any requests to wire money to any person or company in conjunction with this real estate transaction are fraudulent, and that a physical check is to be brought to their office prior to the closing date. At this point in your life at age 19, dont fall in love with a particular car model. Car dealerships can also make buyers use their financing. )
So I went to the nearest dealer (less than a mile from where I live)and was surprised to hear that they wouldn't take the bank draftand they were very hard assed about it. They have to make a living, and tricking them isn't the goal. This is to combat potential money laundering, which is a pain for car dealers to deal with. Which is too bad since this dealership is only 2 miles from home. Some people seem to think that no debt equals good credit. Whether you are paying with money you have saved up or walking in with a check from your credit union, being a cash buyer can give you an edge at the dealership. Usually, the car dealerships that gain on in-house financing push towards enforcing users to select that option. However, they may also be more challenging to obtain. When we bought a house recently, they wouldnt accept a cashiers check for the closing costs, even from a local bank. Buyers may not have other options but accept that finance source or look elsewhere. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Then I call them and they say that they will hold the car for me till I get there. ), and then gives me the deal they get with a little extra interest that they take for themselves. If you accept. This is when you walk into a dealership with a bank draft and the dealership charges that they can't accept your draft because your bank bounces checks often so they now refuse checks from that bank. If you can afford it, then get the car you want. There is a pretty big company in my area owning multiple dealerships of different brand. You can call ahead and set up the new insurance policy if you know which car you are buying. "It's
policy! You should
know that! They would just serve to expedite the process for us.earning some good faith points from a lifelong Toyota customer.
All the Financing Manager would tell me is that it was the dealership's "policy" to not accept bank drafts. Did we make a mistake by going this route? To answer your biggest question - Yes, its legal. ), compares quotes from the 50+ top providers, How To Get Out of an Upside Down Car Loan. The reality is that no-debt will not bring down your score, but it wont improve it either. The first is the institute that offers the underlying facility. I used to tell people to just focus on the price of the car and not disclose the fact that you are a cash buyer until the last minute. Please review the Wiki to see if your question has already been answered. If I electronically contract you though US Bank or whoever I get paid tomorrow. Apart from those needs, a crucial factor in the decision is the costs associated with each scheme. Is that not illegal. Over the life of the loan, you would end up paying an additional $1,420 - that's the profit the dealer would make on your loan. So, it should be fine to pay for a down payment in cash in some cases. And they will not give me financing through the dealer ship because my credit line is not good enough (I just saw my trans Union at my bank it was a 747 and a 716 equifax). And USAA has shafted over dealers in the past. My wife even had a positive impression of their service department. Man, do they get pissed off. Agree to a selling price. As Ford Motor Co. urges its auto dealers not to jack up prices on the popular F-150 Lightning pickup truck, at least one dealer appears to have reversed a plan to charge an extra $10,000 over . 1 Similar to a cashier's check, a legitimate bank draft is safer than a personal check when accepting large payments. Or some little shack type used car lot? Most dealers will generally reach out to roughly five lenders and then choose one loan to present to you. They're just covering their asses. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I got financing through a dealer for a used Lexus. However, this process does not get completed at the time of preapproval. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The Old Bait-and-Switch Trap. If USAA decided to back out of their agreement with you last second, or who knows?? Car insurance claim adjusters may not offer you enough if youre being offered actual cash value for your car, not what you paid or owe. I was in graduate school at the time. They can contact their bank or credit union for finance. Bank drafts are limited to payment by bank account, so use an international money transfer to pay by debit card, credit card or cash. I've long since settled down, though, and haven't owned (or driven) a car for a long time. I'm finally looking for one now, but could I be denied car insurance because of my past, even though I haven't done anything like that in years? Bonus Issue Vs. Stock Split Option: Which One Is The Best Option For The Company. This legal right comes from the law that allows them to conduct their operations as they please. Here are a few snippets of what investigators say they were told by dealers: they dont require to use their financing. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Nothing happens. For most people, there will be several times when they have to borrow money to make a purchase. For us they usually wire us money in a matter of hours. I couldnt believe the number of people that wanted to buy that Mustang-- the only one available in town. This often occurs when financing is not secured. In these cases, buyers do not have any alternative but to purchase the car using that finance. However, this interest rate is not final and is a part of the preapproval to provide the buyer with a general idea. They just don't want to take it because it doesn't benefit them at all.
Oh they'll regale you with stories about how Capital One screws their customers, how one person had their car repossessed because they used Capital One's check.
It's all lies. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Most buyers who are paying with cash are not rolling into the dealership with a suitcase full of wrapped bills, but some choose to use their savings and pay for a car in one lump sum rather than take a loan. In some cases, buyers may choose financing that the car dealership offers. You think that's bad? However, it is crucial to define various terms before discussing whether car dealers can refuse sales. 4) Consider renting if you have to have a car before the deal is final. Its more rare than say the current Mustang GT-350, but they arent so rare that you can go years without seeing one in the wild. and our However, I made the choice to stay in school and invest in myself. We arent paid for reviews or other content. 6. If I rely on a credit union I can wait WEEKS to get paid. These products bring a lot of profit to the dealers, so if they know right away they cant make any money off you from F&I, they may be less likely to cut a good deal on the car itself. The sales man says his manager told him the dealer will not take cashiers checks at all and only a wire will work. I went into the dealer to buy the car and they showed me the door after I refused to use their financing and wanted to use my own. Because it was sitting in my barn / shop for over 12 years!! They should restore the funds. The dealership says they're liable for the vehicle until the money clears.appreciate any feedback. For example, you may get a 6.9% rate with an offer of $1500 off if you finance through them. I could have dropped out of graduate school and taken a full time job in the growing computer industry and purchased a Mustang, preferably with the V-8 289 engine and the 4 speed manual transmission. The lender checks this score before approving the loan to the buyer. 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