Welcome to the Lemon Law Blog, offering all the latest automotive news and consumer information from the offices of Kimmel & Silverman. From the consumer stories making headlines to recent trends we see in Lemon Law litigation among certain car makes and models, our goal is to educate, enlighten, and enforce drivers' rights under State and Federal consumer statutes. If your lemon car, truck, or motorcycle is driving you crazy, we welcome you to join our conversation, email us, visit our Lemon Law home page, or give us a call at 1-800-536-6652.
March 05, 2015
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Although the New Jersey Lemon Law is one of the strongest Lemon Laws in the nation, it still doesn’t provide protections to farmers and their equipment – but that may soon be changing. NJ lawmakers are working to pass a new bill (A-1812) that will expand the NJ Lemon Law to include protections for farm equipment,… Read More
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February 25, 2015
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
There’s nothing better than driving off the lot in a brand new car. That fresh smell….everything is shiny and new. It’s the perfect combination of pride and happiness, a pure euphoria. And then something goes wrong. You get the car fixed. It happens again…..that euphoria fades, giving way to frustration, sadness, and even anger as… Read More
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February 13, 2015
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
On the heels of the Ford ecoboost transmission problem comes another issue with a transmission designed to increase and improve upon fuel economy. Drivers of BMW vehicles with the N63 engine may experience performance issues causing them to bring their vehicles into an authorized manufacturers dealer repeatedly to have their matters addressed. As a result… Read More
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January 16, 2015
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Driving a defective vehicle in Pennsylvania? Back in the shop again and again because the service department cannot repair your issues? 1 800 LEMON LAW senior lemon lawyer Bob Rapkin recently wrote a comprehensive guide on drivers’ rights under the Pennsylvania Lemon Law and Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act for the legal website AVVO. You… Read More
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November 26, 2014
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
As we approach Thanksgiving, we would like to take a moment to thank the thousands of distressed drivers who turn to 1 800 LEMON LAW each year looking to seek justice with their defective vehicles. Every month, our experienced team of attorneys throughout fifteen states work diligently to help secure hundreds of repurchases, replacements, and… Read More
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October 29, 2014
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
The 1 800 Lemon Law hotline is red hot with Dodge Ram and Jeep Cherokee drivers complaining of Chrysler transmission problems and the lack of information they are receiving from their service advisors is making the situation even worse. Imagine driving a new Ram truck or splurging on a Cherokee and having your computer updated,… Read More
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September 12, 2014
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
As we continue to represent numerous Ford Focus drivers for their transmission issues, a new problem has come into “focus,” and Ford Escape drivers cannot “escape” this matter either. It’s regarding a Ford Focus and Ford Escape stalling and hesitation problem. The manufacturer is announcing a recall of 159,395 Ford Focus ST and Ford Escape… Read More
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September 11, 2014
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
We are continuing to receive calls daily on the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline from distressed drivers waiting for their GM recall to be performed. Why are they waiting? Because parts are on back order and many, many drivers are waiting in line. Some of these folks are receiving loaner cars to wait for their… Read More
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September 03, 2014
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Have you had your windshield replaced by Safelite AutoGlass? If your insurance company referred you to Safelite to have your windshield replaced, and you have a deductible of $350 or higher, you may have rights to compensation. We are currently investigating a potential lawsuit on behalf of consumers concerning Safelite windshield replacements. If you deductible was… Read More
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August 21, 2014
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
There’s nothing quite like a new car. That spectacular “new car” smell, the glorious sheen of fresh paint, the occasional unexpected power failure – wait, that last one doesn’t seem right… With all the clamor in the news regarding the colossal number of GM recalls in recent months, we are sad to see Ford and… Read More
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