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.

Nissan Altima Transmission Problems Trouble Drivers

October 01, 2020 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Updated October of 2020 Reports have come in from across the nation including TX Lemon Law claims. Nissan Altima has been added as another vehicle to the list of cars with troubling transmissions. For the past few years, many drivers have been complaining of Nissan Altima transmission problems, most notably stuttering between gears, hesitation, sputtering,… Read More


The Magnuson Moss Warranty Act: A hidden gem most consumers do not know about

September 10, 2020 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Updated September of 2020 Certainly, we have all heard of the Lemon Law at one time or another.  Every State (including lemon laws in Texas) has one and they are designed to protect car owners when their ride turns sour.  But, what if you fall outside the lemon law provisions?  Perhaps, you live in Pennsylvania,… Read More


Showbiz Couple Breakup Creates Confusion

July 15, 2020 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

DESPITE SHOWBIZ COUPLE BREAKING UP, KIMMEL & SILVERMAN, THE LEMON LAW FIRM, IS STILL GOING STRONG  July 15, 2008 – As headlines continue to roll in about the demise of the relationship between late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel and comedienne Sarah Silverman, the calls are coming in at 1-800-LEMON-LAW, the law firm of Kimmel… Read More


Hyundai Sonata Check Engine Light Leaves Drivers Flustered

July 08, 2020 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Almost every driver has experienced the ominous check engine light at one point or another.  Seeing it pop up on your new vehicle however is very disconcerting. That’s the feeling multiple Hyundai Sonata owners are experiencing with their vehicles. Many callers to our 1 800 Lemon Law hotline are reporting a repetitive Hyundai Sonata check… Read More


Honda Civic Brake Booster Problems Are Endangering Drivers

June 30, 2020 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

It’s always a pain when something malfunctions on your car but when safety systems go down, that can be life threatening. Such is the case with the popular Honda Civic. Our Texas lemon law attorneys are getting tons of calls about Honda Civic brake booster problems and drivers are worried about themselves and their families… Read More


Ford Focus Transmission Problem Has Ford Focusing On Solution

June 20, 2020 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

UPDATE:  This post was originally written in 2013. Many of these claims have now exceeded the statute of limitations. Of course, you can always reach out to us at 800 536 6652 to discuss your specific situation. Throughout the past few weeks, we have been receiving a number of calls on the 1-800-LEMON-LAW hotline from… Read More


Ford Expedition Acceleration Problems Are Holding Drivers Back

June 16, 2020 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

One of the best parts about owning a new car is that solid feeling of powerful and seamless acceleration.  Nothing destroys that experience faster than a hesitation in your transmission after pushing on the gas pedal.  On the 1 800 Lemon Law hotline, we are hearing lots of complaints about Ford Expedition acceleration problems. Our… Read More


Subaru Backup Camera Problems Leave Drivers Blindsided

June 13, 2020 By: Robert Silverman Category: Lemon Law Tips

Cars these days are filled with all sorts of amazing features like cameras.  These are awesome pieces of tech but when they malfunction, they can present new dangers for drivers who rely on them. We are seeing a lot of calls and form submissions on Lemonlaw.com related to Subaru backup camera problems.  According to Carcomplaints.com,… Read More


Emergency car repair: 1 800 Lemon Law is open to help distressed drivers through COVID-19

May 31, 2020 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

You are barely using the car during the quarantine but when you need to rely on it for a grocery trip or a necessary errand, it needs to be running properly. Emergency car repair needs can crop up at any time. If the check engine light is on, or the transmission clunks, or the steering… Read More


GM Transmission Problems Are Leaving Drivers Shaken Up.

March 16, 2020 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Widespread GM transmission problems continue to leave drivers shaken up all over the country. SUVs produced by General Motors are experiencing huge problems involving their Transmission Torque Converter Clutch—more commonly known as the TCC—and many drivers are calling tout the manufacturer for this severe safety defect. With so many GM customers experiencing similar issues, it… Read More