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.

A shout out from CBS News

February 29, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer-rights-blog

(CBS News) What recourse do I have if a car I buy turns out to be a dud? That was among the questions answered Thursday by Early Show consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen in the latest installment in her series, “Ask It Early.” Viewers send Susan videos of themselves posing the questions, and she picks some to… Read More


K&S Makes Front Page News

February 26, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer-rights-blog

Lemon Aid Driving a clunker?  There is help. By Dan Sokil (staff writer) Norristown Reporter February 9, 2008 Maybe you’ve heard a catchy tune, or seen a commercial on TV about it.  But what exactly are you supposed to do if you find yourself driving a “lemon”? Roy “Duke” Milner of Lansdale knows first-hand the… Read More


Looking for a new car for a new year? Check out Comcast Newsmakers

February 20, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer-rights-blog

Lemon Law Attorney Craig Kimmel provides some rules of thumb for buying a new car without being taken for a ride  all this week on Comcast Newsmakers.  If you live in Pennsylvania, you can check out Newsmakers at the following times on CNN Headline News: Wednesday 2/20:  7:25 am & 3:25 pm Thursday 2/21:  6:25 am… Read More


Be Careful Of The New Kids On The Block

February 01, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer-rights-blog

Thanks to the world wide web, anyone can promote their services on-line and programs, such as google adwords, enables law firms to target specific terms and pay to appear under these terms. The disturbing fact is that folks can write anything in their ads that they want–there is no control or protocol. Earlier this week,… Read More


Great News for the Garden State – Senate Looks to Expand NJ Lemon Law

January 30, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer-rights-blog

Jim Griffin from Politicer.com is reporting that the Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation that would better protect consumers under the New Jersey Lemon Law for new car purchases by expanding coverage from 18,000 miles to 24,000 miles. The Bill was sponsored by Senators Barbara Buono and Nicholas Scutari. The Committee approved Bill S-454, which would… Read More


Value Kia settles deceptive ad lawsuit for $250,000

January 11, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer-rights-blog

From www.6abc.com by Matt Dennis and Bob Monek January 10, 2007 — Two local auto-dealerships have agreed to pay 250-thousand dollars for deceptive advertising and other illegal practices. The settlement is the result of a civil lawsuit filed by the Pennsylvania Attorney General against Value Kia on Essington Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia and the Value… Read More


What to ask when hiring a lemon law attorney to avoid a sour experience.

December 27, 2007 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer-rights-blog

Happy new year–we hope you enjoyed a happy holiday with family and friends.  2008 will soon be upon us and as folks reneter reality after their holiday break, their cars will no doubt provide a source of anger and frustration.  Do you know that if the same problem occurs three or more times under manufacturers warranty,  you… Read More


Triumph Motorcycles Showing That Safety Comes First

November 28, 2007 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer-rights-blog

Important Safety Recall Notice Triumph Motorcycles has issued an important safety recall notice (N.H.T.S.A No. 07V-455) to all owners of the Rocket III Classic and Rocket III Classic Tourer models. Triumph has found a defect within the Engine Management Software that may result in the engine stalling when coming to a stop or when idle…. Read More


Making The Lemon Law Work For you from Fox Philly

November 20, 2007 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer-rights-blog

Looking for a quick, informative TV feature outlining your rights under the Lemon Law?  Check out a great piece by Fox Philadelphia consumer reporter Michelle Williams by clicking here!


From WPXI TV in Pittsburgh- Woman gets refund from GM after filing suit about sliding doors problem.

November 15, 2007 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer-rights-blog

From WPXI TV Pittsburgh airing last night….  Some Mini Vans Put Local Families At Risk PITTSBURGH — Families buy them for room and safety, but some minivans are now scaring local drivers. Lisa Ray, of Penn Hills, said she got a sweet deal on her 2005 Chevy Uplander. She bought it new and it came… Read More