July 11, 2011
By: Robert Silverman
Looking to learn more about car buying and your consumer rights? WBRE Eyewitness News interviewed 1-800 LEMON LAW Communications Director Michael Sacks on a variety of lemon and car buying stories this month.
The first story, ‘the list the manufacturers don’t want you to see’, looked at the popular Car Complaint Index, the list of cars that receive the most complaints per sales according the Center for Auto Safety. From hybrid vehicles with sudden acceleration complaints to SUVs with brake issues, the car complaint index is a list that all car buyers need to see before venturing to the car lot.
Michael also provided some helpful tips when it comes to buying a new car:
Finally, WBRE looked at why the Pennsylvania Lemon Law is so useful to consumers. If you’ve bought a new car and think it’s a lemon, help is available. The law stipulates if you’re back in the shop three or more times for the same problem under warranty, or your car is in the shop for an extended period, you are entitled to legal compensation, completely free of charge. Remedies could include a complete repurchase, a brand new car, or significant monetary compensation and continued ownership of your car.
Read all 3 articles and check out the accompanying videos on PAHOMEPAGE.COM
The List Car Manufacturers Don’t Want You to See (story taken down)
The Lemon Law and You (story taken down)
Tips for Successful Car Shopping (story taken down)
Learn more about the Pennsylvania Lemon Law.