Resolved Question: PA Used car Lemon Law?
On December 5, 2008 I purchased a car from a used car dealer. I signed my life away that I was buying it as is no implied warranty I handle all cost of repair etc. On January 9, 2009 the car burst into flames while I was turning around in my driveway after a day of running light errands.
Although I signed in several places that the car was as is I feel that I my have standing with either a lemon law or unfair trade claim. When buying the car he told me that his friend had bought the car but traded it in very shortly afterward because he simply decided he wanted a truck. It is my position that when is friend had it the problem, most likely a rear engine seal from what I have been told, was noticed so the car was quickly dumped and sold to me.
I only paid $850 for the car however, as I am a student that is a great percentage of both my earnings and savings. I intend to call some of the lemon law attorney’s who offer no cost consultation and then if none of them will take the case I will simply go and talk to the guy and see if i can get anything.
Any advice related to the potential legal matter at hand is helpful and greatly appreciated.
With that in mind I really would like some suggestions as to what I should say to the dealer. Something is better than nothing and ultimately. I am fairly passive and do not scream and yell. I don’t even like to threaten but my hope is that since it is such a small amount to him that if he knows I have been in contact with lawyers he will simply give me some of the cost back to prevent legal matters and me telling everyone I know that BLANK BLANK auto sales sells cars that blow up after a month.
Thank-You for your help!!!!
P.S. the state is Pennsylvania
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