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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 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.

Lemon Law information from the Attorney General's Office »

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 w/ 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.