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Many F&I products allow cancellation for a pro-rata refund, but the contract, product type, timing, claims, and state law all matter.
Wisconsin Extended Warranty Cancellation Guide
Under Wisconsin Property Service Contracts statute and Guaranteed Asset Protection Waiver statute, Wisconsin gives you the right to cancel and receive refunds on F&I products. You have a 20 days (mailed) / 10 days (delivered at sale) free look period for full refunds. Dealers who fail to comply face A 10 percent per month penalty on free-look refunds not paid or credited within 45 days of return (Wis. Stat. § 616.56(15)), and Commissioner of Insurance enforcement action (§ 616.62).
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Cancellation rights in Wisconsin depend on the product and contract. Upload yours to see which add-ons appear cancellable. During the first 20 days (mailed) / 10 days (delivered at sale), you receive a full refund (minus up to 10% of provider fee fee). Refunds must be issued within 45 days. You can sue in Small Claims Court for up to $10,000.
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Key Wisconsin Provisions
| Provision | Requirement | Your Right |
|---|---|---|
| Free Look Period | 20 days if mailed (10 days if delivered at sale) (Wis. Stat. § 616.56(15)) | Full refund of the purchase price if returned with no claim made |
| Late Refund Penalty | 10% per month after 45 days (§ 616.56(15)) | A free-look refund not paid or credited within 45 days of return accrues a 10% monthly penalty on the amount outstanding |
| Refund After Free Look | 100% of unearned pro rata provider fee (§ 616.56(16)) | After the free look, or if a claim was made, you can cancel for 100% of the unearned pro rata provider fee less claims paid; any administrative fee may not exceed 10% of the provider fee |
| Provider Cancellation | 5 days notice (§ 616.56(12)) | A provider may cancel only for nonpayment, material misrepresentation or substantial breach, after mailing notice at least 5 days before; unless it cancels for nonpayment it must refund 100% of the unearned pro rata provider fee less claims paid |
| GAP Waiver Refunds | Wis. Stat. § 218.0148(4) | You can cancel a GAP waiver at any time without penalty: a full refund or credit if cancelled within 30 days of purchase, afterwards a partial refund no less favorable than the rule of 78, and no cancellation fee (no refund if a total loss or theft benefit applies) |
Free Look Period
20 days if mailed (10 days if delivered at sale) (Wis. Stat. § 616.56(15))Late Refund Penalty
10% per month after 45 days (§ 616.56(15))Refund After Free Look
100% of unearned pro rata provider fee (§ 616.56(16))Provider Cancellation
5 days notice (§ 616.56(12))GAP Waiver Refunds
Wis. Stat. § 218.0148(4)What Wisconsin Law Requires
Your Cancellation Rights
Under Wisconsin Property Service Contracts statute and Guaranteed Asset Protection Waiver statute, some F&I products sold in Wisconsin may be cancellable or refundable, subject to their contract terms. During the free look period (20 days (mailed) / 10 days (delivered at sale)), you receive a full refund. After this period, you're still entitled to a pro-rata refund based on unused time or mileage.
Timeline
If you cancel within the free-look window, the provider has 45 days to pay the refund; for later cancellations your contract sets the timing. Failure to comply may result in A 10 percent per month penalty on free-look refunds not paid or credited within 45 days of return (Wis. Stat. § 616.56(15)), and Commissioner of Insurance enforcement action (§ 616.62).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Wisconsin cap cancellation fees?
Yes. Under Wis. Stat. § 616.56, once the free-look period has passed, a provider may charge a cancellation fee capped at 10% of the provider fee — it is not a flat prohibition on fees.
How long do I have to cancel in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's service contract statute (Wis. Stat. § 616.56) gives you a free-look period of 20 days if the contract was mailed to you, or 10 days if it was delivered at the point of sale, for a full refund if no claims were filed. After that, you can still cancel and receive a pro-rata refund minus the capped fee.
What if my Wisconsin dealer refuses to refund?
If you cancelled a service contract within the free-look window, a provider that does not pay or credit your refund within 45 days owes a 10% per month penalty on the amount outstanding (Wis. Stat. § 616.56(15)). The Commissioner of Insurance enforces the service contract law (§ 616.62), so file your complaint with the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
How much can I recover canceling my extended warranty in Wisconsin?
Extended-warranty refunds in Wisconsin are calculated pro-rata: the unused portion of the contract term (or mileage) determines the refund, minus any capped cancellation fee. The math is simple: divide your warranty cost by total months, then multiply by the months remaining. Higher-priced products and earlier cancellation leave a larger unused portion.
Wisconsin Regulatory Contacts
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Compare Other States
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30-day free look · $50 or 10%, whichever is less max fee
20-day free look · 10% of total purchase price max fee
· Varies by contract max fee
20-day free look · $0 during free look max fee
· Varies by contract max fee
20-day free look · $25 administrative fee max fee
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