PA Lemon Law Blog

Our latest success has been a Nissan Titan claim that was brought under the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act.  The vehicle was purchased with the expectation that it would last for years.  Everything was OK until the vehicle hit 20,000 miles.  After that milestone, the vehicle began to exhibit multiple problems.  Transmission slips, the check engine light, [...]

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The amount of phone calls that our office is receiving concerning AS IS purchases is steadily on the rise.  The most common question is whether they can make the seller buy back the “lemon” that they just purchased.  Unfortunately, the answer is typically no.  An AS IS sale means that the purchaser is taking the [...]

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Last Fall, Sam leased a 2007 GMC Acadia.  He really liked the stylishness of the vehicle, it caught his eyes’ attention immediately.  Sam was slightly concerned that it was the first year of production for the vehicle as he had heard that you should never purchase a vehicle in its first model year.   Upon purchase (lease), [...]

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When it comes to PA Lemon Law claims, one of the most asked questions is “The dealer cannot find my problem, do I still have a claim?”   The answer, in most cases, is YES!  The Pennsylvania Lemon Law sets forth that your vehicle is a lemon if it encounters a defect which substantially impairs the [...]

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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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