Leased Vehicle Lemon Law in PA

Are leased vehicles covered under the Pennsylvania Lemon Law? ABSOLUTELY! The Pennsylvania Lemon Law was amended in 2002 to include coverage for leased vehicles.

The PA Lemon Law applies to leased vehicles in the exact same manner as it applies to purchased vehicles. That is, if your leased vehicle exhibits a defect or non-conformity that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle, and the manufacturer has had a reasonable opportunity to repair those defects, then you are entitled to a full refund of the purchase price or a free replacement vehicle. In addition, you are entitled to recovery of your attorney fees, so the entire process is free to you, the consumer.

The procedure for handling a leased vehicle claim is nearly identical to the procedure for purchased vehicles. If the manufacturer of your vehicle maintains an informal dispute resolution program that meets federal requirements, you are compelled to go through this program. If you do not like the results/decisions under the program, then you are eligible to file a lawsuit in the Court of Common Pleas of the county in which you reside.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have about Leased Vehicles and the Pennsylvania Lemon Law or any other defective automobile related issue at 1-888-LEMON-44 or via email to Attorney Greg Artim