Is This True About Hyundai

Discussion in 'Hyundai/Kia/Genesis Hybrids and EVs' started by FarTraveler, Feb 9, 2026 at 6:14 PM.

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    Im checking to see if anybody knows if this is true about this policy that Hyundai apparently has when it comes to returning cars. When you buy a brand new Hyundai if you're not satisfied with it you can return it for a full refund, as long as you haven't put over 300 miles on the car. I heard a rumor about that but Im very skeptical about it as it would be a financial loss when they did that. As soon as you drive a car off the lot its blue book value decreases so it wouldn't make sense for Hyundai to do that and suffer a loss in their profits.
     
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    Oops, I forgot I had already created the thread, it's been awhile since I've been on the forum.
     
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    Bottom line, no it's not true. But there are lemon laws in many states that do try to help protect folks when they do buy a new car that ends up being in the shop for repairs more than it can be used.

    Why would someone go through all that trouble buying a new car then just think they can return it? That's what research and test-driving and asking current owners about the vehicle is for!

    FWIW, my daughter has had a 2021 Hyundai Palisade for a few years, now, and has had some minor issues but, overall, it's a pretty good vehicle. (I would put the Hyundai behind Toyota, Mazda, and Honda....so 4th)
     
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    Stealerships DO occasionally use this kind of promo to get new folks into their model. But it's few & far between & is in limited geographical regions. Then, there's typically lots of boilerplate to go along w/ it. Tesla did a similar (limited) promo when prior to us getting our 2016 model s.
    Bottom line - if it sounds too good to be true . . . . . . . .
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