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Know refund rules at Manitoba car dealerships, buyer warns after fighting to get deposit back
A woman who recently put down a $500 deposit on a vehicle she considered buying at a Winnipeg dealership warns potential buyers they need to understand the rules about deposit refunds, should they change their mind on going ahead with a purchase.
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Dealerships in Manitoba are not required to refund a deposit if a customer changes their mind on purchase
Posted: Feb 08, 2021 5:00 AM CT | Last Updated: February 8
Monique Champagne ended up buying this vehicle, but while shopping, she didn’t realize Manitoba has no regulation requiring dealerships to return a deposit if a customer decides not to go ahead with a purchase.(Submitted by Monique Champagne)