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If you have purchased a defective new motor vehicle then your first step should be to hire an experienced Lemon Law Attorney (Hopefully our office!) There is absolutely no reason to attempt to handle a claim on your own, because our firm will not charge you any attorney fees out-of-pocket on a Lemon claim.  In Pennsylvania, the Lemon Law […]

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I receive several phone calls at my law office each day inquiring about the Pennsylvania Lemon Law and Used Vehicles. I begin by telling each prospective client that the PA Lemon Law does not provide protections for purchasers of used vehicles at this time.
Fortunately, that doesn’t mean that you don’t have a case of some sort. If […]

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What does it take to have my vehicle classified as a Lemon in Pennsylvania? That is a common question that I get at my law firm from those who have purchased defective motor vehicles.
In Pennsylvania, a vehicle is a Lemon if it exhibits “a defect or non-conformity that substantially impairs the use, value or safety […]

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Purchasing a used vehicle is a significant financial undertaking. No matter the actual price of the vehicle, it is a major expenditure for most of us. In that regard, I would like to share a few questions that should be asked anytime you are considering purchasing a used vehicle.  
1. Does the vehicle come with a warranty?
This […]

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At my law office, I get phone calls every day with people telling me that they bought a lemon. After expressing my sympathy, I begin my questioning process to see if there is merit to the potential client’s case. I ask the person to explain the situation with the vehicle, that is, what make, model, and year […]

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The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is also known as the “Federal Lemon Law”. It is a very broad law that covers many types of products. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protects consumers who purchase any product that costs over $25 and comes with a written warranty. This can include an item as small as a radio or […]

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The Pennsylvania Lemon Law is a law that defines the rights and remedies that you have if you purchase a new vehicle that becomes defective. The PA Lemon Law sets forth that you are entitled to a free replacement vehicle or a full refund of the purchase price if your vehicle encounters defects or problems which […]

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The first step is to take the vehicle to the dealer each time your encounter a given problem.
I have found that many people fail to take the vehicle in to the dealer for repairs because they either don’t have time, it’s too inconvenient, etc… but this is a very important step in the process. State […]

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We do not have a specific Motorcycle lemon law in Pennsylvania at this time. The PA Lemon Law currently only applies to cars, trucks, vans and SUV’s, for the most part. Fortunately, however, if you have purchased a defective motorcycle you may still be able to bring a lemon law-type claim . If your motorcycle suffered a defect […]

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The Pennsylvania Lemon Law is a consumer oriented law that protects purchasers of defective vehicles. It applies to new model cars, trucks, vans and SUV’s that are registered for personal use in PA. In order to qualify for a claim under the Lemon Law, your vehicle has to exhibit defects or non-conformities which substantially impair […]

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