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Under the law, the manufacturer must, at no cost to the purchaser, repair or correct any defect which substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle and occurs within one year after delivery, or 12,000 miles of use, or the term of the manufacturer's express warranty, whichever comes first.

The law covers problems that occur during the first 12 months or 12,000 miles of ownership. The problem must substantially impair the value, use or safety of the vehicle. Each time you take your vehicle to the dealer for service or repair, the dealer must provide you with a copy of the repair invoice.

Pennsylvania, unlike many states, does not have a ?buyer's remorse? statute on the books, which means that consumers do not have legal grounds to return a vehicle unless they have a valid reason for doing so that is related to fraud, a serious defect, or misrepresentation.

PA Lemon Law Requirements The PA Lemon Law covers cars and personal trucks with nonconformities that occur in the first 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) that cannot be fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (usually three or more).

Any purchaser of a new motor vehicle who suffers any loss under this law may proceed directly to the manufacturer's arbitration program. Consumers may also bring a civil action in a court of common pleas and, in addition to other relief, are entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and all court costs.

The Pennsylvania Lemon Law does not cover Used Cars. However, there are other laws, such as the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act that provide protection for the purchase of a used defective car. If your used car is defective, our firm can help you get money back using the The Magnuson Moss Warranty Act .