?
Did
you
DON’t Get StuCk
with A LemON!
AtteNtiON
New Car Owners
know
Pennsylvania’s lemon law is
considered one of the best and
most consumer-friendly in the
nation. Most Pennsylvanians
don’t even know the law exists,
meaning many drivers are stuck
with faulty vehicles that could be
Don’t Get Stuck with a lemon!
returned and replaced. Compliments of
State Representative
Don’t let that Kevin J. Boyle
happen to you……
Capitol offiCe:
102A East Wing
P.O. Box 202172
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2172
pennsylvania’s lemon Phone: (717) 783-4944 • Fax: (717) 772-9917
law protects new DistriCt offiCes:
7518 Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19136
automobile Phone: (215) 331-2600 • Fax: (215) 708-3135
owners! 7801-A Hasbrook Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Phone: (215) 695-1016 • Fax: (215) 695-1028
lpo.ap.0607 WeBsite: www.pahouse.com/kboyle
ACCOrDiNG tO the LAw, uNDer the LAw the if A vehiCLe hAS
A vehiCLe iS A LemON if: mANufACturer muSt, beeN returNeD tO
the defect cannot be repaired after At NO COSt tO the the mANufACturer
three tries; purChASer: fOr DefeCtS, it mAy
attempt to repair the vehicle three
NOt be reSOLD iN
the vehicle is out of service for
more than 30 days; and times; peNNSyLvANiA uNLeSS
the mANufACturer
the defect occurred within 1 year or replace the vehicle or refund the
purchase if those repairs fail to
prOviDeS the
12,000 miles of the vehicle purchase
correct the problem; CONSumer with:
– whichever came first.
deduct a reasonable allowance A written statement that the vehicle
for the purchaser’s use of the was returned because of a defect
vehicle for miles driven before which was not cured within a
the problem emerged or 10% of reasonable time; and
the purchase price of the vehicle, The same express warranty
whichever is less; and provided originally, except that it
cover all legal fees and court costs. may last only for 12,000 miles or
12 months after the resale date,
whichever comes first.
Some important requirements of the law are: what type of vehicle is covered?
You are responsible for delivering the vehicle to the manufacturer’s authorized repair facility Any new 15-passenger-or-less
Frequently asked questions
unless it would be unreasonably difficult to do so. In that case, you must give written notice to vehicle. Motorcycles, mobile homes
the manufacturer so that arrangements can be made for transporting the vehicle, at no expense to and off-road vehicles are not
you, to a repair site. included.
what about different problems?
Each time your vehicle is repaired, the repair facility must give you a detailed statement itemizing The law, which doesn’t apply to
all repairs made, and the cost of parts and labor. used vehicles, would not cover three
Your rights under this law will not apply if the defect is the result of your abuse, neglect or repair shop visits for different engine,
alteration of the vehicle. transmission and brake problems.
Filing a lemon law claim calls for time and effort, researching, detailed record keeping—and what if the problem is my fault?
perseverance. As a consumer, you do have recourse should you buy defective products, but The defect or condition is not
many people don’t end up pursuing a lemon law claim because of the diligence required to see it covered if it is a result of an accident,
through to resolution. abuse, neglect or alteration of
If you suspect that you have purchased or leased a lemon car, first the car by anyone other than the
contact the manufacturer. manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
how much will it cost to get a
In some cases, it may be easier and quicker to hire a lemon law attorney to pursue your claim. lawyer?
Nearly every state has a directory of qualified lawyers where you can hire a lemon law attorney. The manufacturer is responsible for
all legal fees.
All 50 StAteS hAve lemon lAwS. PennSylvAniA’S iS one of the StRongeSt.