What happens if a buyer does not sign the Buyers Guide?

The correct answer is that the transaction is considered incomplete if a buyer does not sign the Buyers Guide. The Buyers Guide is a crucial document in the vehicle purchase process, as it provides important information about the vehicle’s condition and any warranties that may apply. By not signing the Buyers Guide, the transaction lacks an essential element of formal agreement and acknowledgment from the buyer regarding the terms associated with the vehicle.

When the Buyers Guide is unsigned, it may indicate that the buyer has not fully accepted or understood the condition of the vehicle or the warranty implications. Therefore, the transaction does not reach completion in the eyes of regulatory standards and consumer protection guidelines, which require the acknowledgment of the Buyers Guide by the buyer.

In terms of the other options, a sale being automatically voided is not a consequence of not signing the Buyers Guide, as it does not invalidate the transaction outright. The dealer can still offer a warranty, as the absence of a signature does not negate any warranties provided by the dealer, but it does affect the buyer’s formal acknowledgment of those warranties. Lastly, while the dealer may try to proceed without the signed Buyers Guide, it is not advisable and would not be considered a completed transaction for compliance purposes. Thus, incomplete status aligns with regulatory expectations and consumer