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The Pennsylvania Lemon Law does not cover used cars. Fortunately, there are several other laws that can protect you if you have purchased a defective used vehicle.
Lemon Laws In pursuing a case under a lemon law, your goal is to force the manufacturer to take responsibility for their defective product. Potential defects affect engines, transmissions, electrical systems, tires, and other vehicle parts and systems.
The law covers problems that occur during the first 12 months or 12,000 miles of ownership. The problem must substantially impair the value, use or safety of the vehicle.
Any purchaser of a new motor vehicle who suffers any loss under this law may proceed directly to the manufacturer's arbitration program. Consumers may also bring a civil action in a court of common pleas and, in addition to other relief, are entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and all court costs.
The Pennsylvania Lemon Law does not cover Used Cars. However, there are other laws, such as the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act that provide protection for the purchase of a used defective car. If your used car is defective, our firm can help you get money back using the The Magnuson Moss Warranty Act .
PA Lemon Law Requirements The PA Lemon Law covers cars and personal trucks with nonconformities that occur in the first 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) that cannot be fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (usually three or more).
Only the first report of a defect or condition must be reported within the first 12 months or 12,000 miles. The subsequent repair attempts or days out of service may occur after the first year.