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.
What do you do if the car of your dreams turns out to a nightmare? Many distressed drivers turn to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to complain. Their complaints often lead to recalls and technical service bulletins. The cars with the most complaints end up on the annual Car Complaint Index, compiled by consumer… Read More
It’s quite frightening when a manufacturer issues a recall advising their drivers to immediately park their cars and contact the dealer for pick up, but that is exactly what is happening to 4,800 unlucky 2013 Ford Escape drivers in the United States and Canada. The recall affects all 2013 Ford Escape models equipped with the… Read More
It’s a problem we have seen for over a decade– a piston slap and engine knock on cold start with various General Motors vehicles. Now, the latest technical service bulletin is out and it includes 2012 models as well. Here’s a copy of the TSB courtesy of our friends at pistonslap.com (website no longer available,… Read More
Are you having problems with your Hyundai push button start? Have your keyless start problems left you stranded because your Hyundai won’t start? We have been frequently writing about the dilemmas Hyundai drivers are encountering, including alignment issues and transmission troubles.Now comes a new one on the horizon: A problem with the Hyundai push button start…. Read More
We initially reported the problem in 2008 and we received over 100 comments from Jeep owners suffering with water leak problems. Jeep Wrangler, Patriot, and Commander drivers seem to be hit the hardest. And we don’t blame them for being upset. Water leaks can lead to mold and mildew, which can cause real harm for… Read More
The Spring has sprung and more and more folks are aching to get behind the wheel of a new car, or at least a car that is “new to you.” In this troubled economical climate, drivers are turning toward used cars at record numbers and that is certainly understandable. What is NOT understandable is why… Read More
Christina Gill Roseman, Managing Attorney of Kimmel & Silverman’s Western Pennsylvania Lemon Law office, was selected to speak on applicable rules and statutes surrounding PA Lemon Law cases during the recent Allegheny County Compulsory Arbitration Seminar in Pittsburgh. During this conference, attorneys looking to serve as potential arbitrators are provided an overview of the process,… Read More
We have started getting calls on the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline from distressed drivers complaining of a Chevrolet Sonic starting problem. They will be at home or in a parking lot when all of a sudden the car will not start leaving the driver stranded. And what makes matters worse is that GM service… Read More
Suzuki Kizashi owners are contacting the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline with a number of paint complaints. What starts out as simple paint chipping has led to paint stripping off the car in a spider web type pattern. Suzuki has repainted many vehicles under the manufacturers warranty, however drivers have found the paint not to… Read More
Attention all distressed drivers throughout Ocean County, New Jersey: If you are having continuous problems with your car, don’t miss the Wednesday May 9th edition of “Eye On Ocean County.” Host Christina Sacco is joined by NJ Lemon Law Attorney Amy Bennecoff and 1 800 LEMON LAW Communications Director Michael Sacks for 30 minutes of… Read More
