Official:Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Section 9-630, entitled "Sale of Used Cars," providing for protections against sale of cars in need of substantial repairs, commonly known as a "lemon law"; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Clarke
Introduced: January 31, 2008
Signed: June 12, 2008
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This law adds protections for car buyers who purchase used vehicles from dealerships in Philadelphia. If a vehicle has significant hidden problems (such as a damaged engine or transmission), the buyer can return it to the dealer within 72 hours and get their money back, with some exceptions.
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