Pennsylvania Lemon Law Video

Here are some helpful videos and articles from prominent attorney Sergei Lemberg, the Pennsylvania lemon law expert! If you bought a new car in Pennsylvania and think it’s defective, your car may be covered under Pennsylvania lemon law. You can find out by calling the lemon law lawyers at Lemberg Law at 877-77-LEMON FREE. If you have a lemon, we may be able to sue the manufacturer and deliver a refund, replacement, or cash settlement. Best of all, our representation is 100% free for you. We’ve helped more than 10,000 clients recover more than $30 million. We can help you, too. If you live in Pennsylvania, you might already know that you need three repair attempts before your new car is considered a lemon. But what do you do if you take your car into the dealer and he doesn’t give you a receipt? Do you have a Pennsylvania lemon law claim if you don’t have dealer receipts saying that your car’s been repaired? That’s a tricky question. The short answer is that you have lemon law claim – but we’ll have to work a little harder. If you live in Pennsylvania, you might already know that you need four repair attempts before your new car is considered a lemon. But what do you do if you take your car into the dealer and he doesn’t give you a receipt? Do you have a Pennsylvania lemon law claim if you don’t have dealer receipts saying that your car’s been repaired? That’s a tricky question. The short answer is that you have lemon law claim – but we’ll have to work a little harder. If you live in Pennsylvania, here are four things you can do to document your lemon. 1. Go ask for the receipt. By law, the dealer has to give you a receipt. 2. If the dealer still won’t give you the paperwork, write him a letter. Make the request in writing and keep a copy of your letter. 3. Keep a logbook. Write down the dates and times you take your car in to be fixed. Write down every communication you have with them. 4. Document the problems yourself. Use your phone to take pictures or video of the problem. Here’s the bottom line. Don’t let the dealer bamboozle you or deny you your rights under Pennsylvania lemon law. If the dealer won’t give you the paperwork you’re entitled to, there are other ways to establish a lemon law claim. Pennsylvania Lemon Law Documentation | GA Lemon Law Attorney | Call 877-77-LEMON FREE Does your new car qualify as a lemon under Pennsylvania Lemon Law? There’s only one way to find out. Give us a call today at 877-77-LEMON FREE. Lemon laws have deadlines, and you wouldn’t want to miss the chance to make things right. Remember, Pennsylvania lemon law cases often result in cash settlements, refunds or replacement vehicles. Our lemon law representation is free for you. Don’t wait! Let us give you a free consultation and figure out if you have a case. Call us at 877-77-LEMON FREE. Let us help you get you the justice you deserve. Pennsylvania Lemon Law Pennsylvania Lemon Law Lawyer Pennsylvania Lemon Law Attorney Attorney Advertising - This is Not Legal Advice Sergei Lemberg, Esq. is the Pennsylvania Attorney responsible for this advertisement. Consumers should not assume that they are entitled to any compensation as a result of bringing a claim. Any compensation and any results obtained would depend upon specific factual and legal circumstances of each case. If you bought a new car in Pennsylvania and think it’s defective, your car may be covered under Pennsylvania lemon law. You can find out by calling the lemon law lawyers at Lemberg Law at 877-77-LEMON FREE. If you have a lemon, we may be able to sue the manufacturer and deliver a refund, replacement, or cash settlement. Best of all, our representation is 100% free for you. We’ve helped more than 10,000 clients recover more than $30 million. We can help you, too. If you live in Pennsylvania, you might ask what kinds of problems make a new car a lemon. It’s pretty simple. Pennsylvania lemon law says that a new car has to have substantial defects affecting its use, safety, or value. So, what’s a substantial defect? Maybe you have a transmission problem or a brake problem. Maybe the car is leaking fluids or it just won’t start. Maybe the electrical system is haywire. These are the kinds of problems that Pennsylvania lemon law covers. But Pennsylvania lemon law doesn’t cover the small stuff. No scratched paint or frayed carpet or stained upholstery. Can you recover for the small stuff? You can sue for breach of warranty, but lemon law only covers the big stuff. There’s another catch. Pennsylvania lemon law also says that defects that you cause – maybe by modifying the engine or switching out the exhaust – aren’t covered. Lemon law only covers defects caused by the manufacturer. Pennsylvania New Car Lemon Defects | PA Lemon Law Attorney | Call 877-77-LEMON FREE Does your new car qualify as a lemon under Pennsylvania Lemon Law? There’s only one way to find out. Give us a call today at 877-77-LEMON FREE. Lemon laws have deadlines, and you wouldn’t want to miss the chance to make things right. Remember, Pennsylvania lemon law cases often result in cash settlements, refunds or replacement vehicles. Our lemon law representation is free for you. Don’t wait! Let us give you a free consultation and figure out if you have a case. Call us at 877-77-LEMON FREE. Let us help you get you the justice you deserve. Pennsylvania Lemon Law Pennsylvania Lemon Law Lawyer Pennsylvania Lemon Law Attorney Attorney Advertising - This is Not Legal Advice Sergei Lemberg, Esq. is the Pennsylvania Attorney responsible for this advertisement. Consumers should not assume that they are entitled to any compensation as a result of bringing a claim. Any compensation and any results obtained would depend upon specific factual and legal circumstances of each case.

PA Lemon Law Lawyers List

List of PA Lemon Law Lawyers

This is the first in a list of posts offering reviews of Pennsylvania lemon law attorneys. In this post we feature Attorney Timothy J. Abeel, Jr. There are dozens of positive reviews for him, as well as some news clips and videos. Read on for more on this PA lemon law lawyer.

Best lawyer I could have hoped for!

Posted by a client,

I was having an obvious problem with my brand new car; the dealer and manufacturer claimed they couldn't find anything wrong so there was nothing to fix. Tim pursued the case and was able to get us a full repurchase on our very difficult situation and without going to trial. The car was eventually, despite much resistance from the manufacturer, confirmed to have a significant safety issue. 

Tim was always very prompt, emailing on nights and weekends if needed, and kept me informed at all turns. He took the time to understand our specific case and allowed me to be involved to the extent I wanted. Everyone I spoke with at the firm was very friendly and helpful (if Tim was not available, which was rare). 

Tim was very knowledgeable about the laws surrounding Lemon issues and was able to pursue the case in a unique way. Tim was very measured in his approach - not to aggressive and not too passive - which I feel was critical to our situation and which I appreciated greatly. I also felt that he was also very personally vested in his cases - he truly cares about the people he helps. 

This was such a great experience despite it being a very poor situation to be in to begin with. If you need help with your vehicle, contact Tim!

Terrific person, terrific job,

Posted by Bob,

Hired Tim to press a Lemon Law claim against Ford Motor Company. He was efficient and timely with all his actions on my behalf, which ultimately resulted in my getting a check for the entire amount I had paid for the car, less $800 for mileage driven.

Dependable and trustworthy

Posted by Jay,

Attorney Abeel is a first rate lawyer. He took a difficult case, gave it his undivided attention and brought it to a successful conclusion.

Professional and Effective

Posted by John

Tim Abeel is honest, responsive and most importantly, an effective attorney. Tim did a first rate job for me and gave my case the utmost attention. Over many decades of my career, I've dealt with hundreds of lawyers in various civil matters throughout the U.S. - be it a deposition or in Court; on a retainer or contingency basis.

I put Attorney Abeel at the top of my list. I would not hesitate to refer potential clients to him because I trust him.

2013 s u v water leak

Posted by Gary,

I have a 2013 s u v that has a water leak . The Dealer's service department tried fixing it three times but it still leaked. I was fed up! I looked on the Web for a good attorney to help me. I called Mr.Abeel's firm & spoke directly to Tim. He walked me through the whole process,which really made me feel comfortable! Tim took my case & went running! He made everything easy to understand took quick action with the manufacturer. He took care of every detail with great accuracy. He knew exactly how to handle everything from start to finish, answered all my questions, was available any time, & got the manufacturer to buy my s u v back before we even went to court! He made this trying experience quite easyto get through. I Will recommend Tim to anyone! He did great!

An Attorney that will stand by your side!

Posted by Stacey Anne,

Starting this process I was reluctant to take on Chrysler... Talked with Attorney Abeel directly, not his staff or anyone else, he himself called and talked with me. Discussed the many issues I have having and made me comfortable right out of the gate. We had a long hard rode, many hours of conversations always positive and hanging in there with me. It was worth every moment, it takes time to get results... We are finally at the end of the road and I would not want to take on this case with anyone else by my side. I highly recomend Attorney Abeel. No question was never not answered, his response time back to me was always within an hour of my question... Glad to say we have a win on our side and I would never had asked for a better person to go to battle with me.

Happy Customer

Posted by John, 

I purchased a 2015 Corvette. Shortly after taking delivery, I had a major electrical issue with the car. This problem occurred after driving the car only a few miles. Took the car back to the dealership and it took the dealership 49 days to fix the car. On the 10th day in the shop, I educated myself on the lemon law and did all the required steps according to the lemon laws such as sending a certified letter to the manufacture etc. I sent the letter and contacted the manufacture via phone and got a VP in the customer claims section. After dealing with the manufacture for the next 20 days, it became clear that this big bureaucratic machine of red tape was in no hurry to get me a refund or a new car even though it clearly spells that out in the lemon law. This is when I contacted the law firm of Timothy Abeel & Associates. After figuring out that the manufacture had to pay the legal fees, I decided to quit wasting my time and let the attorneys who do this work everyday take over. It was becoming an exhausting process. To make a long story longer, Tim’s team successfully got me a complete refund on my purchase! It did take some time, but with zero dollars out of my pocket and a complete refund, I could not be happier. If you need a lemon law attorney, this is your law firm. His team answered each and every phone call/email very promptly, which was very important to me. This confirmed I had chosen the right team for my case. To sum it up, Timothy Abeel & Associates has my glowing recommendation. Sit back and relax while his team does all the work and gets the job done!

The Most Responsive Attorney I have Ever Used!

Posted by Gary,

If I sent Timothy an email he always responded right away. He was very professional and told me what to expect through the entire process. If you have a vehicle that you need help with, I highly recommend this Lawyer.

Excellent and Fast Experience with Tim Abeel Resolving my Lemon Law Claim.

Posted by Lemon Law client,

Tim did a great job resolving my lemon law claim on a $100K+ vehicle. Prior to contacting Tim, I attempted (unsuccessfully) to resolve my lemon law claim directly with the manufacturer.  Despite my vehicle having been at a dealer on numerous (4+) occasions for the same defect, and out of service for 40+ days, the manufacturer was generally unresponsive, giving me various excuses, requests for additional time to investigate issues with my vehicle, etc.  Accordingly, I contacted Tim.

Tim is very responsive to emails/phone calls, and has excellent insight in how best to deal with vehicle manufacturers.  He resolved my lemon law claim very quickly.  I strongly encourage any consumer having a lemon law issue with their vehicle to contact Tim.

I was so frustrated and didn't know where to turn.

Posted by Stephen,

I was so frustrated and didn't know where to turn after my car was back to the garage again for the sixth time. I decided to look up a lemon law layer, and came across Tim. I clicked on the link and to my surprise the phone was ringing it was Tim. We went over a few things about the problems of the car. And he told me i had a case so I went through with it. The process was very smooth and easy. Today i had a weigh lifted off my shoulders when the car was returned to the dealership where it was purchased two years prior. Tim was able to get the manufacturer to re purchase the car. I was real pleased with Tim & Tracey for they help to get me through this ordeal and i would highly recommend Tim . Thank you so much for your help....(~;

Excellence in 'Lemon Law' Cases

Posted by Jackie,

We contacted Tim on a potential 'Lemon Law' issue for a 2014 SUV. Tim immediately responded that we did, in fact have recourse with the manufacturer. He worked tirelessly to secure a comparable vehicle and always kept us apprised of what was happening and anything we needed to do. Any question we had, he answered, his customer service and professionalism is beyond reproach. He was a true pleasure to work with and did secure a 2015 vehicle, through several negotiations with the manufacturer. He continued to work with us and answer questions we had, even after the fact. We would highly recommend him and his services!

Extremely fast and excellent outcome!

Posted by Jonathan,

Tim was great to work with!

We had a recent problem with a brand new 2014 SUV that we leased and had in our possession for about 6 months. After several attempted fixes by the company, as well as speaking to the car manufacturer's Corporate department ourselves with no resolution, we retained Timothy Abeel to help us and to pursue a claim under the lemon law. Tim was able to get the car manufacturer to settle very QUICKLY!!

Literally, within days of Tim contacting the car manufacturer, they offered to settle. Days later, we had reached an agreement - we received a full refund for our entire lease, including all fees and lease payments! We were so happy and shocked that it was that easy after all the stress we had for months. Our only wish was that we had contacted Tim sooner!

Tim handled the process for us quickly and efficiently. He always communicated with us and was genuinely concerned about the safety issue with our car. Thanks for all your help, Tim!

The help you require for a settlement.

Posted by Connie,

Two month old car with just 4000 miles in the shop for an entire month straight without even a definite diagnosis. The mfg and dealer would not even talk compensation until just a few hours after they were contacted by Timothy Abeel . Save yourself the frustration . I am so happy I called this attorney.


Professional, Honest an gets results!!!

Posted by Derrick, a Fraud client,

Before calling Timothy Abeel and associates I reached out to 3 other lemon law firms, all of which told me that I did not have a case and that there wasn’t anything that they could do for me. Then I called Timothy Abeel and associates and they were able to find a way to get me a reasonable settlement, in a timely manner.  I dealt with Timothy directly and he always returned my emails and phone calls promptly. Don't make the mistake I made calling other firms. Let your FIRST call be to Timothy Abeel and associates.

Excellent service!!!!

Posted by Stacey,

Tim was able to help me get money for my car with over 30,000 miles! The engine had to be replaced. Even though my situation didn't fall into the Lemon Law guidelines he was still able to get me a lot of money back for my losses! The process was a piece of cake. Tim took care of everything. He kept me informed of what was going on. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend him to anyone. Thank you again Tim!

Looking for an attentive Lemon Law Attorney...

You can't go wrong with Tim.

Posted by Adam,

Tim did a fantastic job resolving our case. He was very personal and responded to emails almost immediately. If you need a lemon law attorney Tim is the man. Dealing with a smaller firm means you have more personalized attention, but still a very fast resolution. He was a pleasure to work with!! Thanks again!!

IMPRESSIVE

Posted by RMD,

I unsuccessfully tried to resolve a consumer complaint with a car manufacturer for five months. I insisted on a replacement vehicle for my problem vehicle. The manufacturer offered me $1500 towards a replacement vehicle or $400 towards an extended warranty.

Frustrated, I contacted Tim via email on a Friday afternoon, day one. He called me within minutes to discuss my case. On day four, Tuesday, I signed my agreement with Tim to represent me. By day 11, Tim successfully had a resolution to my case! The manufacturer agreed to replace my current vehicle with a brand new vehicle. Exactly what I asked for.

Tim was honest, prompt and very responsive. He kept me informed during each step of the process. He made me feel like a valued client.

Comment:  This was a fast result that was achieved, but all claims are different.

Outstanding Lemon Law Attorney

Posted by James, a Lemon Law client,

I was involved with Tim in a case involving the State of New Jersey Lemon Law. I was going round and round with a manufacturer. I decided to contact Tim and he took my case. Tim took the negotiations to another level and within weeks, I settled with the manufacturer. I never left my home because all paperwork was done at my computer. I sent Tim the information and he handled it from then on. And, I didn't pay a penny - the manufacturer paid. I am very, very pleased with Tim's Professionalism.

Don't Go it Alone, Seek Good Counsel!

Posted by Jason,

I contacted Tim about three months ago concerning a long-standing steering/NVH issue with new diesel SUV. The steering wheel had a persistent oscillation at 70mph that could not be cured despite countless tire replacements, alignment and balance jobs, and replacement of many suspension components. This was a replacement vehicle provided by the manufacturer after the first also exhibited this problem. I had been told by a representative that the manufacturer would not consider a repurchase or replacement since they had already done so once.

After spending far too much time and worry getting the first vehicle replaced myself, I decided seek representation. I'm so glad I did. Tim was able to negotiate a refund of every penny spent on the vehicle including purchase price, tax and doc fees, and repair expenses. He communicated clearly via email and telephone calls, allowing this to be taken care of very efficiently. All documentation was transmitted electronically, saving a lot of time and annoyance dealing with faxes and mail. At every step, he clearly advised me of strategy and issues allowing me to make informed decisions.

This manufacturer was particularly difficult and only offered an acceptable settlement the day before a scheduled hearing, ending a 16 month saga. I am certain that I only received the desired outcome through retaining Tim.

Excellence in 'Lemon Law' Cases

Posted by Jackie,

We contacted Tim on a potential 'Lemon Law' issue for a 2014 SUV. Tim immediately responded that we did, in fact have recourse with the manufacturer. He worked tirelessly to secure a comparable vehicle and always kept us apprised of what was happening and anything we needed to do. Any question we had, he answered, his customer service and professionalism is beyond reproach. He was a true pleasure to work with and did secure a 2015 vehicle, through several negotiations with the manufacturer. He continued to work with us and answer questions we had, even after the fact. We would highly recommend him and his services!

 

Extremely fast and excellent outcome!

Posted by Jonathan,

Tim was great to work with! We had a recent problem with a brand new 2014 SUV that we leased and had in our possession for about 6 months. The brakes would sometimes get stuck on while driving, even after you released your foot off the brake. The car would then not allow you to accelerate . In essence, it was as if an emergency brake was stuck on and there was no way to get it off. This happened many times on our brand new car with under 3,000 miles! After we brought the car in numerous times for service repairs, we were still having these brake and acceleration issues. It was a very dangerous and scary problem, especially since the car was a family car, mainly for my wife and baby.



After several attempted fixes by the company, as well as speaking to the car manufacturer's Corporate department ourselves with no resolution, we retained Timothy Abeel to help us and to pursue a claim under the lemon law. Tim was able to get the car manufacturer to settle very QUICKLY, in about 2 weeks after we hired him!! Literally, within days of Tim contacting the car manufacturer, they offered to settle. Days later, we had reached an agreement - we received a full refund for our entire lease, including all fees and lease payments! We were so happy and shocked that it was that easy after all the stress we had for months. Our only wish was that we had contacted Tim sooner!      

Tim handled the process for us quickly and efficiently. He always communicated with us and was genuinely concerned about the safety issue with our car. Thanks for all your help, Tim

Very positive experience working with Tim

Posted by a Lemon Law client,

 I leased a brand new $100,000 vehicle from a dealer in NJ for a family member. The family member who drives the vehicle happens to be an attorney and spent countless hours trying to deal with the dealership, regional management of the manufacturer, and the manufacturer directly regarding major repair issues. The manufacturer tried to claim that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle despite it being inoperable and repeatedly in service for repair with the same two persistent problems, or slight variations of the two problems. The manufacturer did not act in good faith. I witnessed the car being inoperable in excess of 30 days in the course of approx. two years. When it became clear that the manufacturer was not going to do the right thing and replace the vehicle or terminate the lease, I contacted Tim based on other very positive reviews. We were in good hands. We will never buy from this manufacturer again, as they have a blatant disregard for safety and could care less about their customers. I am glad that I found Tim, and would recommend him without any reservations. He is kind, professional, knowledgeable, incredibly responsive to client's needs and communications, patient and genuinely concerned about getting a resolution that will keep your family out of danger. He also is not afraid to be aggressive, if the need arises. He is a creative thinker as well. In the legal field, an attorney who is concerned about your safety over making a quick dollar, is few and far between. Do not waste your valuable time dealing with excessive repairs and arrogant manufacturers who think you will tire and just go away. Give Tim the opportunity to hold them accountable, and you will be pleased that you did.

Outstanding Lemon Law Attorney

Posted by Emily,

Tim is an excellent, accessible, and professional attorney. He was unfailingly knowledgeable in the field of lemon law and was always up-to-date on the facts of my case. He provided personal attention and was committed to obtaining a favorable outcome, which he did in a surprisingly short time. I would highly - and without reservation - recommend Tim to anyone in NJ or PA facing a lemon law issue.

Excellent Service

Posted by Mike, a Lemon Law client

I selected a small firm instead of a large law firm because i felt I would get better attention. I was totally right--Tim stayed on top of my case and always answered my emails in less than 15 minutes on most occasions -- I would strongly recommend him to my friends.
We Highly Recommend Tim Abeel!!

Posted by Domenic, a Fraud client

I found Tim's number (website) online by chance. It was the best thing that happened to me and my Family since buying our car. I hope that if you're reading this review that you go no further in your search, because you have found the ONE Lawyer that will honestly do what he says he will do! This is a very rare trait in today's world.

Handicapped Van

Posted by Cindy

He did a lot of research and consulting with two companies to get me what I wanted done.

He really looked out for me

Posted by Stephen

I contacted Timothy Abeel through a referral service and had no knowledge of him prior to our first contact. I will say I really lucked up! He gave me an honest evaluation of the strength of my case and moved forward aggressively to resolve it in my favor. He was very professional and kept me informed throughout the entire process. He really looked out for me. I won my case, and am satisfied with the results. I would use him again and would recommend him to anyone dealing with a similar issue.

Great Legal Service - Lemon Law Claim

Posted by Keith, a Lemon Law client

Set clear expectations and delivered on a case where I had a Transmission and Radio issue in an SUV.

Cash settlement after 60 days - and the SUV is now fixed.

Excellent Lemon Law Attorney ( 2012 Lemon )

Posted by Bob, a Lemon Law client.

If you are ever in need of an excellent lemon law attorney, make sure you hire Tim Abeel. I contacted Tim in mid-January and he got my case settled by mid February and more importantly he's getting me out of my lemon. Tim answered all my questions and worked to get my case resolved asap.

I highly recommend Tim, he gets results fast.

Excellent Attorney, Highly Recommend

Posted by Megan, a Lemon Law client

Mr. Abeel was assigned my case after more than one other attorney chose to walk away from it. This case proved to be extremely challenging and difficult in going up against one of the largest (and most stubborn!) car manufacturers. Despite this manufacturers best efforts, Mr. Abeel worked toward a very favorable outcome in my case. He was extremely professional, responsive, and really knew all aspects of the law. He worked well with me, listening and understanding my concerns, and battled a really tough client. Mr. Abeel was honest, intelligent, and kept me fully informed at every step in the process. I would highly recommend Mr. Abeel to all of my friends and family.

Knows the Law!

Posted by Gene, a Lemon Law client,

Even if the outcome had been different, my review of Tim would be the same. He was professional, kept me updated throughout the process and played no games. He ensured I was prepared prior to both the deposition and arbitration. It is obvious that he has a busy schedule, but I never felt neglected and Tim was always responsive. He is easy to talk to and seemed to genuinely care about my situation. I hope never to have to go through a Lemon Law case again, but Tim would be my first call without hesitation. We were up against a stubborn manufacturer and I feared that we would end up at trial. Tim did all he could to avoid that and in the end it was settled at arbitration! The manufacturer’s attorney maintained that there was no issue and further that because I allowed my family in the car that it was not unsafe. Tim derided their assertion and stuck to the facts and the Lemon Law statute. He delivered a summation that brought a smile to my face. I should add that when Tim arrived at the arbitration, he informed me that he had won each case that week at arbitration and that he was three for three. At the end of the day – he was four for four! I can’t speak for the three other cases he won that week, but I think that record speaks for itself.

Skilled Advocate

Posted by Veronica, a Lemon Law client

We highly recommend and without reservation Attorney Timothy J. Abeel, Jr., Esq. for his exemplary professionalism, expertise, skill and diligence in leveling the playing field in our lemon law claim. Entrusting our case to Atty. Abeel, in what proved to be a lengthy battle, ultimately resulted in a favorable settlement for repurchase of our 2009 family sedan and recovery of attorney fees. Atty. Abeel showed genuine concern and interest in our case and was very easy to work with. We established good rapport and trust in him, as he was personable and was honest in his assessment of where the strengths and weaknesses were in our case. He was consistently open and responsive in addressing our concerns. He has impeccable knowledge of the law and is skilled in the filing of appropriate motions. He kept us apprised at every turn as the case worked it’s way through the legal process. His reassurance and cautious optimism helped restore hope when our spirits were low. He listened to us, believed in us and gave great consideration to what we ultimately wanted to achieve and got the job done for us. We are forever grateful to Atty. Abeel in diligently defending our interest in a lemon law case and getting us out of our unsafe vehicle. Thank you Atty. Abeel for a job well done and for giving us a voice.

Outstanding lawyer who works enthusiastically for you

Posted by Joe, a Lemon Law client

I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone seeking counsel in support of a lemon. He diligently worked towards settling my case without having to go to trial but once we did, he continously keeped me informed and sent me all documents for review and advised me to the proceedings and all requirements. He advised me to making right decisions and towards my testimony which ended with us winning the lemon law on our 2007 KIA sedona. After KIA continually tried to throw things out of the court, he responded immediately and showed that KIA did not provide us a vehicle as contracted. If I ever had to go back to court for a lemon lawsuit, I would want Tim in my corner

Thorough, fast, better than I could have hoped for.

Posted by Michael, a Lemon Law client

The title says it all. Tim got me fast results, without a year in court or ANY hassle. I couldn't ask for more and am now enjoying the buying process instead of the repeated service process. Highly recommend!

Excellent lemon law lawyer!

Posted by Aliza, a Lemon Law client

I can't say enough good things about him. He was competent, knowledgeable, responsive and held his ground against a very stubborn and unreasonable defendant. There were MANY issues with my car and I had tried to work with the manufacturer to no avail. I contacted Mr. Abeel and made it just in the lemon law time frame. Many lawyers would have tried to get me to settle much earlier in the case, but Tim really listened to what I had to say, agreed with me and was willing to stand his/my ground even if it meant going to trial. He won a full repurchase for me, which was no easy task given the car was five years old and almost 60K miles by the time we settled. Mr. Abeel would be an EXTREME asset to have on your side if you are involved in a lemon law case! I would HIGHLY recommend him!

MR. TIM ABEEL IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!!!

Posted by NICK, a Lemon Law client

TIM ABEEL IS THE BEST! IF YOU ARE EVER IN NEED OF A LEMON LAW ATTORNEY, MAKE SURE YOU HIRE MR. TIM ABEEL AND THE LEMON LAW ATTORNEY'S. MY 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HAD A STALLING OUT PROBLEM, THAT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE. NOT ONLY DID TIM BATTLE WITH HYUNDAI'S REPS, HE WAS ABLE TO SECURE A QUICK RE-PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE IN A VERY QUICK TIMEFRAME AND NOT HAVING TO GO TO COURT TO SETTLE. TIM IS A TRUE PROFESSIONAL, WHO WORKS EXTEREMLY HARD TO TAKE ON THE BIG BOYS AND FIGHTS FOR YOUR RIGHTS. MY HAT GOES OFF TO TIM AND HIS FIRM. WE CAN'T THANK HIM ENOUGH FOR THE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION THAT HE PROVIDED TO US. THANKS TIM, NICK

Outcome with Nissan

Posted by Barry,

I was very pleased with the outcome that was achieved with the expert assistance from Timothy Abeel Jr. - there were frustrating moments but in the end all was a success!

Totally Competent

Highly Recommended Posted by John,

Tim was extremely helpful and considerate of me, especially since I had no prior experience in being involved with litigation. He was very informative, explained everything carefully, and held out for a good settlement against a tough opponent in a difficult case. He definitely has my highest recommendation.

Timothy J Abeel, jr.You are the best

Posted by Linda, a Lemon Law client

I just want the world to know that if you need a good , professional and dependable lawyer for any type of lemon . Tim is the man . I had know idea what I was doing when I contacted this law firm for the problems that I was having with my push start in my Hyundai sonata and to be truthful I really had doubt that anything would be done but my case was handled in such a quick and very professional manor, I would highly recommend this law firm and especially this lawyer .I won a repurchase of the car so I'm now waiting to return this vehicle. Great job Tim! I am so very pleased with the outcome of this case , Thanks again

Fast resolution to a Lemon ( 2013 Nissan Pathfinder )

Posted by Adam, a Lemon Law client

I purchased a 2013 Nissan Pathfindet as soon as they were released last November. Started having issues soon after I got it. I have been driving Nissans for the past 12 years so I gave them the benefit of the doubt to fix the issues. As time went on and no resolution I contacted Tim. He handle my case very efficient and fast. 5 weeks from when I contacted Tim, Nissan has agreed to purchase my Pathfinder back under the PA lemon law. I am just awaiting a date to drop it off at the dealer.

Quick resolution without filing a law suit

Posted by Lisa, a Lemon Law client

Tim was very quick at getting our case resolved. He kept in touch with us via e-mail all the details and very quick at responding to e-mails. He was able to get the resolution we wanted and without filing a law suit. I will recommend him to anyone i know. Thank you Tim for everything

Knows What He Is Doing

Posted by a Lemon Law client

I would highly recommend Tim Abeel to Anyone, when i was told that just maybe i was driving a lemon, who else do you call, but that commerical you hear on the raido, So Tim made everything so easy for me, when i had questions, i got the answer i was looking for, when i needed something i got what i wanted and in the end, my case only took about 120 days from start to finish, and Tim and his team made it So easy for me, and now i can enjoy the car that i bought, and it doesnt matter what kind of car it is, they were a pleasure to deal with from beginning to end, they were always there for me...he truley is a 5 star lawyer..... and all i can say is thank you!!!!!!!!

Excellent Lemon Law Attorney

Posted by Mike, a Lemon Law client.

Mr. Abeel exceeded all of my expectations. From start to finish, which took over a year, he was always quick to answer my questions, and i felt that he genuinely cared about the outcome of my case. In the end, Mr. Abeel was able to get my vehicle repurchased by the manufacturer under the PA Lemon Law.

Frank vs Manufacturer

Posted by Frank, a Lemon Law client

They didn't want to buy the vehicle back. Tim had to beat them at an arbitration hearing. We were prepared to keep the process moving forward. With the expertise of Timothy's knowledge of the PA lemon law he was able to win our case. The manufacturer had to buy the car back for the full purchase price.

Timothy Abeel & Associates, P.C.
913 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428 
Phone: 888-830-1474
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Understanding the PA Lemon Laws 
The Pennsylvania lemon law covers any consumer who buys, or leases, and registers a new motor vehicle in the state. Under the Pennsylvania Lemon Law your car may be declared a lemon if it meets all of the following conditions: It has a nonconformity (a defect, or condition) the nonconformity is covered by the manufacturer's express warranty The nonconformity SUBSTANTIALLY impairs the use, market value, or safety of the car The nonconformity is not the result of an accident, abuse, neglect, or alteration of the car by persons other than the manufacturer or its authorized dealer You reported the nonconformity at least once to the manufacturer's authorized dealer during the Pennsylvania Lemon Law Rights Period of 1 year or 12,000 miles whichever comes first. You gave the manufacturer or its authorized dealer three opportunities to repair the nonconformity. To undertand the full ramifications of the PA lemon laws we recommend you contact one of the  PA lemon law attorneys reviewed here.

Consumer Protection Lemon Laws

PA Consumer Protection Lemon Laws

Our first blog post listed the state specific Pennsylvania lemon laws regarding cars and other vehicles. The national lemon law (Magnuson Moss Warranty Act) also covers consumers with many other purchases. Pennsylvania consumer products are covered, including computers, appliances, boats, etc. Specific rules apply, but generally so long as you bought the item new and it came with a written warranty, your PA consumer rights are intact.

Other laws may cover Pennsylvania consumers. The Uniform Commercial Code governs sales in 49 states, and contains an implied warranty of merchantability, requiring that goods like computers, appliances, etc. be reasonably fit and meet prevailing standards in the trade. Where an item is defective, a claim may be made unless the product was sold As-Is. To inquire as to specific state of PA consumer lemon laws, please consult a lemon law attorney for the sate of Pennsylvania, or a related consumer lawyer. You may also visit the site sponsors of this blog for related Pennsylvania consumer lemon law information.

PA Lemon Law Used Car

As you can see by our first post, the PA lemon law does not apply to used cars. Many states do provide used car lemon law coverage, but not PA. The good news is that Pennsylvania has other laws protecting consumers on used car purchases. Below is an exceprt from a prominent Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Lemon Law Attorney. Although he reminds of there is no used car PA lemon law, he details the other laws and consumer resources.

"I have been practicing law for about 11 years now, and the last few years have been focused on handling Lemon Law claims. The number one question that I receive at my office is "Does the PA Lemon Law cover used vehicles?" As of the date of this writing, 2008, the answer is no. Fortunately, though, there are several other laws that protect you if you have purchased a defective used vehicle in Pennsylvania.

The first such law is the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, otherwise known as the federal lemon law. The Magnuson Moss Act provides protections that are similar to the PA Lemon Law to any person who purchases a vehicle which comes with a written warranty. If the vehicle exhibits defects or non-conformities, and those defects cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, the owner may be able to bring a claim under this law, in an attempt to recover cash compensation, a replacement vehicle, or a full refund, depending upon certain circumstances. The Magnuson Moss Act also provides for recovery of Attorney fees if the individual prevails on his claim.

The next law that protects used car purchasers in PA. is the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. Although not officially a PA used car Lemon Law, this law, in a nutshell, provides protections to individuals who have purchased defective vehicles, where the seller has made an affirmative representation about the quality or fitness of the vehicle, or where the seller is in the business of selling automobiles. The Unfair Trade Practices Act is a general law that is not limited to vehicles, but rather, it covers all kinds of products and services that are not up to an expected standard in Pennsylvania. Knowledgeable attorneys use this law every day to assist clients with defective product claims in PA.

Another law that provides protections to Pennsylvania purchasers is the Automotive Industry Trade Practices Act. While not a PA used car Lemon Law, this law sets forth rules, regulations and mandatory guidelines that automobile dealers must follow in the sale of motor vehicles. This law hits many different issues that can come up with the sale of a motor vehicle, including advertising, servicing, types of contracts and forms, disclosures, warranties and more. In practice, I have found that this law is not taken advantage of by enough of us who are engaged in the legal profession.

While the Pennsylvania Lemon Law does not provide direct coverage for used cars here in PA, it should be clear that there are many other laws that do provide protections and remedies in the event that you purchase a defective used car in Pennsylvania."

Greg Artim is a Pittsburgh Pennsylvania based Lemon Law Attorney representing

PA Lemon Laws

The below represents the legal definition of PA lemon laws. Pennsylvania lemon laws protect Pennsylvania consumers from defective cars, trucks and other vehicles. The news get better because PA lemon laws also protect the consumer against defects of other items, such as motorcycles, RV’s, boats, computers and even consumer appliances. Lemon laws are state specific, so consumers in Pennsylvania should be informed. In some cases, the seller of the item will make amends, but often a lemon law attorney is needed. Visit our site sponsors for more information on Pennsylvania lemon laws, PA lemon law lawyers, and related PA lemon law information.

Pennsylvania Lemon Law
Title 73, Chapter 28
Trade And Commerce
Automobile Lemon Law

This act shall be known and may be cited as the Automobile Lemon Law.

Pennsylvania Lemon Law 1952 Definitions.

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Dealer" or "motor vehicle dealer."
A person in the business of buying, selling or exchanging vehicles.
"Manufacturer."
Any person engaged in the business of constructing or assembling new and unused motor vehicles or engaged in the business of importing new and unused motor vehicles into the United States for the purpose of selling or distributing new and unused motor vehicles to motor vehicle dealers in this Commonwealth.
"Manufacturer's express warranty" or "warranty."
The written warranty of the manufacturer of a new automobile of its condition and fitness for use, including any terms or conditions precedent to the enforcement of obligations under the warranty.
"New motor vehicle."
Any new and unused self-propelled, motorized conveyance driven upon public roads, streets or highways which is designed to transport not more than 15 persons, which was purchased and is registered in the Commonwealth and is used or bought for use primarily for personal, family or household purposes, including a vehicle used by a manufacturer or dealer as a demonstrator or dealer car prior to its sale. The term does not include motorcycles, motor homes or off-road vehicles.
"Nonconformity."
A defect or condition which substantially impairs the use, value or safety of a new motor vehicle and does not conform to the manufacturer's express warranty.
"Purchaser."
A person, or his successors or assigns, who has obtained ownership of a new motor vehicle by transfer or purchase or who has entered into an agreement or contract for the purchase of a new motor vehicle which is used or bought for use primarily for personal, family or household purposes.
Pennsylvania Lemon Law 1953 Disclosure.

The Attorney General shall prepare and publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a statement which explains a purchaser's rights under this law. Manufacturers shall provide to each purchaser at the time of original purchase of a new motor vehicle a written statement containing a copy of the Attorney General's statement and a listing of zone offices, with addresses and phone numbers, which can be contacted by the purchaser for the purpose of securing the remedies provided for in this act.

Pennsylvania Lemon Law 1954 Repair obligations.

(a) Repairs required. The manufacturer of a new motor vehicle sold and registered in the Commonwealth shall repair or correct, at no cost to the purchaser, a nonconformity which substantially impairs the use, value or safety of said motor vehicle which may occur within a period of one year following the actual delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser, within the first 12,000 miles of use or during the term of the warranty, whichever may first occur.

(b) Delivery of vehicle. It shall be the duty of the purchaser to deliver the nonconforming vehicle to the manufacturer's authorized service and repair facility within the Commonwealth, unless, due to reasons of size and weight or method of attachment or method of installation or nature of the nonconformity, such delivery cannot reasonably be accomplished. Should the purchaser be unable to effect return of the nonconforming vehicle, he shall notify the manufacturer or its authorized service and repair facility. Written notice of nonconformity to the manufacturer or its authorized service and repair facility shall constitute return of the vehicle when [the] purchaser is unable to return the vehicle due to the nonconformity. Upon receipt of such notice of nonconformity, the manufacturer shall, at its option, service or repair the vehicle at the location of nonconformity or pick up the vehicle for service and repair or arrange for transporting the vehicle to its authorized service and repair facility. All costs of transporting the vehicle when [the] purchaser is unable to effect return, due to nonconformity, shall be at the manufacturer's expense.

Pennsylvania Lemon Law 1955 Manufacturer's duty for refund or replacement.
If the manufacturer fails to repair or correct a nonconformity after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer shall, at the option of the purchaser, replace the motor vehicle with a comparable motor vehicle of equal value or accept return of the vehicle from the purchaser and refund to the purchaser the full purchase price, including all collateral charges, less a reasonable allowance for the purchaser's use of the vehicle not exceeding the per mile driven or 10% of the purchase price of the vehicle whichever is less. Refunds shall be made to the purchaser and lien holder, if any, as their interests may appear. A reasonable allowance for use shall be that amount directly attributable to use by the purchaser prior to his first report of the nonconformity to the manufacturer. In the event the consumer elects a refund, payment shall be made within 30 days of such election. A consumer shall not be entitled to a refund or replacement if the nonconformity does not substantially impair the use, value or safety of the vehicle or the nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect or modification or alteration of the motor vehicle by the purchaser.

Pennsylvania Lemon Law 1956 Presumption of a reasonable number of attempts.

It shall be presumed that a reasonable number of attempts have been undertaken to repair or correct a nonconformity if:

1. the same nonconformity has been subject to repair three times by the manufacturer, its agents or authorized dealers and the nonconformity still exists; or

2. the vehicle is out-of-service by reason of any nonconformity for a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar days.

Pennsylvania Lemon Law 1957 Itemized statement required.

The manufacturer or dealer shall provide to the purchaser each time the purchaser's vehicle is returned from being serviced or repaired a fully itemized statement indicating all work performed on said vehicle including, but not limited to, parts and labor. It shall be the duty of a dealer to notify the manufacturer of the existence of a nonconformity within seven days of the delivery by a purchaser of a vehicle subject to a nonconformity when it is delivered to the same dealer for the second time for repair of the same nonconformity. The notification shall be by certified mail, return receipt requested.

Pennsylvania Lemon Law 1958 Civil cause of action.

Any purchaser of a new motor vehicle who suffers any loss due to nonconformity of such vehicle as a result of the manufacturer's failure to comply with this act may bring a civil action in a court of common pleas and, in addition to other relief, shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and all court costs.

Pennsylvania Lemon Law 1959 Informal dispute settlement procedure.

If the manufacturer has established an informal dispute settlement procedure which complies with the provisions of 16 CFR Pt. 703, as from time to time amended, the provisions of section 8 shall not apply to any purchaser who has not first resorted to such procedure as it relates to a remedy for defects or conditions affecting the substantial use, value or safety of the vehicle. The informal dispute settlement procedure shall not be binding on the purchaser and, in lieu of such settlement, the purchaser may pursue a remedy under section 8.

Pennsylvania Lemon Law 1960 Resale of returned motor vehicle.

(a) Vehicles may not be resold.-If a motor vehicle has been returned under the provisions of this act or a similar statute of another state, it may not be resold in this State unless:

1. The manufacturer provides the same express warranty it provided to the original purchaser, except that the term of the warranty need only last for 12,000 miles or 12 months after the date of resale, whichever is earlier.

2. The manufacturer provides the consumer with a written statement on a separate piece of paper, in ten point all capital type, in substantially the following form:

"IMPORTANT: THIS VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE IT DID NOT CONFORM TO THE MANUFACTURER'S EXPRESS WARRANTY AND THE NON-CONFORMITY WAS NOT CURED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AS PROVIDED BY PENNSYLVANIA LAW."

The provisions of this section apply to the resold motor vehicle for the full term of the warranty required under this subsection.

(b) Returned vehicles not to be resold.-Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), if a new motor vehicle has been returned under the provisions of this act or a similar statute of another state because of a nonconformity resulting in a complete failure of the braking or steering system of the motor vehicle likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle was driven, the motor vehicle may not be resold in this Commonwealth.

Pennsylvania Lemon Law 1961 Application of unfair trade act.

A violation of this act shall also be a violation of the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L. 1224, No. 387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.

Pennsylvania Lemon Law 1962 Rights preserved.

Nothing in this act shall limit the purchaser from pursuing any other rights or remedies under any other law, contract or warranty.

Pennsylvania Lemon Law 1963 Nonwaiver of act.

The provisions of this act shall not be waived.