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.
June 24, 2011
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
June is not over yet but so far, more than 200 Kimmel and Silverman clients have resolved their lemon law and breach of warranty claims, ending up on the road to recovery following their “sour” experience. If you have been back in three or more times under a manufacturers warranty for the same problem, or… Read More
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June 14, 2011
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Living up to its name, the return of the Ford Fiesta created a great deal of celebration in the automotive industry. A popular car last seen in North America thirty years ago, the Fiesta provides drivers with an extensive list of options, high fuel economy, and a price tag that does not break the bank…. Read More
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June 01, 2011
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
An important defect alert to report–we are receiving calls from Chrysler Town & Country drivers who are left stranded with a problem that mechanics cannot seem to diagnose. Most of these calls are coming from folks who own 2010 models. The driver will experience a slight click and then, the entire van will shut down… Read More
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May 26, 2011
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Used cars often provide a very attractive way to get more car for less money. However, if you fail to ask the right questions BEFORE you sign on the dotted line, you could find yourself on the road to numerous car problems. When it comes to used cars, the biggest assumption is that dealers have… Read More
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May 26, 2011
By: Robert Silverman
Category: News
Kimmel & Silverman is always proud to be recognized by our peers in the legal community. For the eighth year in a row, 1-800 LEMON LAW founding partners Robert M. Silverman and Craig Thor Kimmel have been named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers in a survey conducted by Law & Politics Magazine. In addition, Jacqueline Herritt, Managing… Read More
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May 06, 2011
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Bob Silverman, Founding Partner of Kimmel & Silverman, has been selected as one of the top lawyers practicing in Bergen County, NJ by fellow attorneys and members of the judiciary. The list of Top Lawyers appears in the recent edition of 201 Magazine. Named “a pioneer in New Jersey Lemon Law litigation” by the Newark… Read More
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April 26, 2011
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
With all the calls we get on the 1-800 LEMON LAW hotline, we often take notice if the same make and model pops up again and again. This week, it’s the Honda Odyssey. We have opened three cases so far this week (it’s only Tuesday), with the primary complaint among the clients dealing with struts… Read More
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April 22, 2011
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
How did the spiders get into the Mazda 6? It’s a mystery even Peter Parker might not be able to solve. The manufacturer has recalled 65,000 Mazda 6 models after identifying a spider infestation problem at either an auto parts supplier or the manufacturer’s Flat Rock, MI plant where they assemble Mazda 6 cars. There… Read More
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April 20, 2011
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
As we have frequently reported in the Lemon Law Blog, this downtrodden economy has eroded the quality of manufacturers warranties. The industry has placed tremendous limitations on warranty repairs. Manufacturers have set specific time limits on how long it should take for a mechanic to duplicate a problem and fix it. Unfortunately, many problems are… Read More
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April 15, 2011
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
The message boards are buzzing over manual transmission troubles in 2009 and 2010 Jeep Wranglers. The cars can pop out of gear and it can be quite brutal, leaving the driver feeling as if they have been rear ended. We have been getting quite a few calls on the LEMON LAW hotline from frustrated and… Read More
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