{"id":40084,"date":"2026-05-28T16:47:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T08:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/?p=40084"},"modified":"2026-05-28T16:47:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T08:47:40","slug":"the-14-day-money-back-guarantee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/the-14-day-money-back-guarantee","title":{"rendered":"The 14-Day Difference: Why CARSOME\u2019s Money-Back Guarantee Beats the Standard 5-Day Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying a car is a major commitment that usually involves a long-term loan, so bringing a vehicle home only to discover a serious underlying issue can be stressful. While returning a used car is typically impossible in Malaysia, CARSOME changes the game by letting buyers return a vehicle under specific conditions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What is the CARSOME 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee?<br \/><\/b><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While most dealerships in Malaysia offer a maximum of 5 days or no return policy at all, CARSOME provides a 14-day money-back guarantee as a conditional safety net. This policy is designed to protect your investment and give you absolute confidence in your purchase.<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To provide you with total reassurance, this guarantee allows you to return the car to us within 14 days for a refund if any of the following are detected:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major accident damage<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fire damage<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flood damage<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mileage tampering (applicable to <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/quality-assured-cars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">selected cars<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Requirements for a Valid Return<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To protect your right to a refund, you must adhere to specific conditions during the 14-day period. CARSOME will accept the return only if the vehicle meets these exact criteria:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Distance Limit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The car has traveled less than 500KM from the time of delivery.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Original Condition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The vehicle is in the same condition as when it was delivered with no modifications or alterations to the interior or exterior.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No Unpaid Fees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The car is free from summons, traffic fines or parking fees incurred during your 14 days of ownership.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Same Owner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The car has not been resold or transferred to someone else.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timeframe:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The car is officially returned within 14 days from the delivery date.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can read more about it <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Refund-Policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Note on Trade-Ins:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you traded in your old vehicle to buy your car from CARSOME, your original vehicle will not be returned to you. Instead, the applied trade-in value of the car will be refunded to you in cash.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Quality Assurance and Peace of Mind<br \/><\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every car undergoes a strict 175-point inspection to rule out mileage tampering*, major accidents, flood damage and fire damage. Combined with no paperwork hassle, you can shop with total confidence.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been searching for your next car, why not browse over 3,000 choices <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/buy-car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*For selected cars only. 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