Legal Question in Consumer Law in Pennsylvania

Re: Car doesn't perform as represented

You asked about the purchase of a defective car.

Most sales, of anything, are "as is." It is the foundation of "caveat emptor" which is Latin for let the buyer beware. This is specifically true with automobiles, unless the sale took place through a dealer (a person regularly engaged in the sale of vehicles).

The only time that a sale wouldn't be final is if the seller was required to tell the buyer about a defect. In this case, if the seller knew the transmission was going or concealed that fact then there may be a cause of action.

When buying anything, especially, used and especially homes or cars, it is important for the buyer to have an inspection performed by a competent authority to check for anything that may be observed that is wrong which would affect the sale.

Based on the information you provided it doesn't sound like there is any recourse.

Regards,

Roger