Pennsylvania Lemon Law Information
The Pennsylvania Lemon Law applies when, during the first year or 12,000 miles (whichever occurs first) following delivery of a new vehicle:
- the dealer has attempted to repair a problem three (3) or more times, with at least the first repair attempt occuring during the first year/12,000 miles, or
- the vehicle has been out of service due to repair attempts by the dealer for a total of 30 or more cumulative calendar days during the first year/12,000 miles.
The problem must substantially impair the value, use or safety of the vehicle. You lose your lemon law rights if the problem you are experiencing is the result of a modification or alteration, abuse or neglect of the vehicle.
Recommended Pennsylvania Lemon Law Attorneys
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KAHN & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. is a growing consumer law firm dedicated to providing legal counsel to consumers. The firm was founded in 1996 in Cleveland, Ohio to provide legal services to individuals who purchased defective new motor vehicles (a.k.a. Lemons). Since that time, Kahn & Associates, L.L.C. has continued to expand. Our firm has the distinction of successfully handling the first and only Ohio Lemon Law case to reach the Supreme Court of Ohio, Royster v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (2001), 92 Ohio St.3d 327, case No. 00-1076.
Helpful Lemon Law Tips
Most states require you to notify the dealer and the manufacturer that you have a Lemon Law claim. Always use Certified Mail with Return Receipt.
If the manufacturer has an informal mediation or dispute resolution process, most states require you to do that first before pursuing litigation. However, you should contact a lawyer immediately.
Most lawyers will not charge you for an initial consultation or legal fees for Lemon Law arbitration. If they decide you have a case, normally the manufacturer is forced to pay your legal costs.