Question about buying a used lemon from a dealer in pennsylvania? only owned 4 days, 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, less then 50 miles? HELP!
i would contact the dmv. and tell her to read the contracts fi it says no warranty than she is screwed.
Reply:How did it feel...........to get screwed,
Reply:It's not a lemon, it's a piece of sh..! What did your sister think she was getting for $1500? She bought a used car, and judging from the price, it was either old and/or in rough shape. That's why is was only $1500. It's unfortuntate that this happened, but she should have had it checked out before buying it. This is the chance you take when you buy used, or in this case, very used.
Reply:Sorry Pennsylvania is alot like Mississippi they have no lemon law on used vehicles. But there is nothing you can do but go to the dealership and see will they help on parts, labor, or something. It's solely up to them. Sorry, good luck
Reply:Call the Bureau of Automotive Repair. Then take them to small claims court. Call the police, maybe they have some advice.
Reply:Only if there was a 30-day return policy. But if it was sold "as-is," then she's pretty much screwed.
Reply:Used car sales are "as-is" and don't typically come with any warranty. There are any number of possible scenarios here.





The dealer might not have known about the problems and the problems unfortunately occured for the first time after you bought. The dealer shouldn't be responsible. It's just bad luck on your part.





Or, the dealer could have known about the problem, but since the car was sold "as-is", he is not legally responsible. You could ask, or beg, him to to help you out or take the car back, but your chances are pretty slim.





I think this is one of those unfortunate cases where bad things happen to good people. Buying a car for $1500 and not having it thoroughly inspected by a mechanic is inviting problems.
Reply:According to the Pennsylvania Attorney General:





Pennsylvania's Automobile Lemon Law is designed to protect Pennsylvania consumers from unsafe and defective new cars.





The Automobile Lemon Law applies to the PURCHASE or LEASE of new vehicles that are registered in Pennsylvania. The vehicle must be used for personal, family or household purposes. Commercial vehicles, motorcycles, motor homes, and off-road vehicles are not covered by the law.





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. The dealer must also notify the manufacturer that your vehicle has been brought in a second time for the same problem. As long as the first problem occurs during the first 12 months or 12,000 miles of ownership, you are covered for any subsequent problems occurring after that point.





The law allows the manufacturer three repair attempts for the same problem. If the repairs are unsuccessful, you may demand a refund or replacement vehicle. Also, if your car is at the dealership for any repairs for a cumulative total of thirty days during the first 12 months or 12,000 miles, you may demand a refund or replacement.





The manufacturer is allowed to receive a reasonable offset for your use of the vehicle that you are having problems with. That refund offset can total no more than 10% of the purchase price of the vehicle or $.10 for each mile driven before the first reported repair. If the manufacturer cannot replace your particular model or year, your must be given a comparable vehicle of equal value.





Keep in mind that you lose your lemon law rights if the problem you are experiencing is the result of your modification to or your alteration, abuse or neglect of the vehicle.





Information about the lemon law and how to assert your rights should be found in your owner's manual. 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, is entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and all court costs. If you have an additional question regarding Pennsylvania's Lemon Law, please contact the Bureau of Consumer Protection at 1-800-441-2555.