Question about buying a used lemon from a dealer in pennsylvania? only owned 4 days, put less then 50 miles?

Question about buying a used lemon from a dealer in pennsylvania? only owned 4 days, put less then 50 miles? HELP!


my sister bought a car from Brick's auto sales in Quakertown Pennsylvania. She has had the car 4 days, and only put 50 miles on it, and the transmission went. After doing a little research online, lemon laws only apply to new cars. There was no warranty purchased with the car (it's an older model, and it was $1500), is there any type of law that protects the consumer if the dealer refuses to refund her money? any help would be really appreciated thank you!

Question about buying a used lemon from a dealer in pennsylvania? only owned 4 days, put less then 50 miles?
While the lemon law doesn't apply, she can file suit against Brick's Auto Sales claiming that they defrauded her, since they knew, or should have known, that the transmission was bad.





If your suit demands a jury trial, and Brick's gets the idea that the local television stations will be sending someone to cover the trial, I suspect that Brick's will install a different transmission in the car - not necessarily a new one, nor even a rebuilt one, but one that works reasonably well - at no further cost to your sister.





Alternatively, you could paint a big yellow lemon on the door, along with the words "$30 per mile for 50 miles, another bargain from Bricks" and park it in front of the dealership.
Reply:Unfortunately there typically isn't. Most dealerships clearly advertise a vehicle "As Is" if they don't want to go through the trouble to inspect it. And it typically is also written into the contract unless an extended warranty was purchased. And even with extended warranties, things that are covered are typically written out.





Read the contract that your sister signed and see what was signed.





I'm sorry I couldn't give you better news.
Reply:Unless the dealer advertised some kind of warranty or guarantee or exchange policy, I would say there is no recourse. Call the dealer, he may offer credit, otherwise, look for a used transmission. Good luck.
Reply:I live in the poconos, so I am familiar with the area. Has she gone back to the dealer? Did she pay for it as is? There are lawyers in our state that deal with things like that. If she didn't pay for it as is there maybe a loop hole to get her money back. Look at these sites below and if you can't find the info you need there get a lawyer or file a suit that just is unacceptable. My father had his truck for a week and the axle snapped on it sending him into a field over here. I can feel her pain for getting used like that. I hope you can resolve it.





good luck





Oh for good used parts try Harry's U-Pull it.
Reply:I guess you did not drive the car before you bought. Just don't leave the car on the road side. Tow it home and have a mechanic check it out. May be something simple to repair.
Reply:Wow I hate to hear something like that. The transmission going out that fast could be something that just happened or maybe the dealer was trying to cover up. I don't know if you can really fight it if you bought it "as is." Maybe the dealer will work something out with you. Good luck.

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