Questions on buying Toyotas/Potential Car Salesman Shenanigans

[Bostaevski]

In Washington State the dealership can't do anything with your trade in (aside from getting it ready to sell) until the deal is finalized. Of course, shady dealerships probably sell the car out from under the buyer all the time, or else park it at the sales manager's house, or just put a tarp over it and leave it on the lot.