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.
Often times, when people call us on the 800-LEMON-LAW hot line and we tell them we can help, they are a bit a leary at first. How can the service be free? What’s the catch? People have a fear of being litigious. Even after we explain how the law offers free legal representation to consumers,… Read More
Happy new year–Hope you and yours enjoyed a festive holiday season. At the beginning of every year, we see a large batch of drivers who are itching to get behind the wheel of a new car. They may visit the local car shows, or be enticed by all the incentives being offered by both manufacturers… Read More
General Motors is backing up talk of better product quality with new warranties. Starting with all 2007 models, GM will offer a 100,000-mile/five-year powertrain warranty on its lineup. In addition, consumers will also get expanded roadside assistance and courtesy transportation, GM CEO Rick Wagoner said at a press conference. For non-powertrain components, GM’s standard warranties… Read More
Ford Service Bulletin Shows Paint Defect On Many 2000-2005 Models Ford has issued a Technical Service Bulletin that shows a major paint defect in many large 2000-05 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars, trucks and SUVs that used aluminum body parts (hoods and fenders) to reduce vehicle weight. Affected models are the 2000-04 Crown Victoria, Taurus,… Read More
SAFE CARS No domestics on U.S. insurance industry’s list of safest vehicles DETROIT (AP) – The U-S insurance industry has released its list of the 13 safest cars — and none of them are from the U-S. An industry official says that’s mostly because American automakers aren’t making cars with electronic stability control, which keeps… Read More
Ford will recall thousands of its Five Hundred and Montego sedans and Freestar minivans after a problem with side door latches. The recall of about 140,000 2005 Five Hundred/Montego sedans and 2005-2006 Freestar minivans is being performed because the latches in the vehicles may let in water, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said…. Read More
Welcome to the Lemon Law Blog, a brand new feature on our website. This blog will allow us to keep you up-to-date on the latest news regarding car buying, automotive warranties, and your consumer rights. If you are a regular visitor of Lemon Law.com, you will notice we have a brand-new look, now making it… Read More
Fall is an ideal time to consider buying a new car. Between the 2006 leftovers and the shiny new 2007 models, the selection is at its finest. But before you take that leap, remember five easy steps to prevent being taken for a ride: 1) KNOW YOUR NEEDS–Sure a fire-engine red convertible may be the… Read More
This just into the lemon law newsroom…. A 77-year-old consumer from Bucks County has filed suit against the Cherry Hill Triplex dealership claiming deceptive trade practices, fraud and theft. Read all about it. Find out more about New Jersey Lemon Laws.
