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May 26, 2010
By: LemonLaw
Category: Magnuson Moss, Used Car Lemon Law, used cars
There is no doubt that we are all looking for ways to save money and that should extend to car buying. You can save considerably when purchasing a used car versus a new car. That being said, you need to prepare yourself to make sure that the dream car you purchased was not someone else’s nightmare.
First, when buying a used car, you MUST ask questions. Do not be shy. Did you know that a dealer does not have to disclose that a car has been in an accident unless they are asked? They don’t have to disclose the car is a previous rental, repo or fleet car either. You need to inquire about anything and everything. You also need to run a vehicle history report to ensure the car does not have a salvage or lemon history. We like Experian’s Autocheck, which offers unlimited monthly reports for $44.99. And you should consider hiring an outside mechanic to inspect the vehicle prior to signing on the dotted line. This is a simple $100 investment which could save you thousands down the road.
Make sure you inquire about the warranty. Ideally, you want to make sure you have a manufacturers warranty. Dealer and third party warranties often cover very little and have a great deal of fine print. Understand the terms of your warranty and its coverage. Furthermore, if you have a car under a manufacturers warranty, and you are back three or more times for the same problem, you could be entitled to monetary compensation under the Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act we are always talking about.
Lastly, we recommend that you print out a copy of our Lemon Dodger worksheet, which lays out all the information you need to know before taking the car off the lot. We know it may seem excessive, but it will help you tremendously.
Remember, an educated consumer is an effective consumer and you certainly don’t want to be steered toward a lemon.
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January 26, 2010
By: LemonLaw
Category: Audi, Car Lemon Law, Chrysler, Defective Car, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Lemon Law, Mazda, Motorcycles, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, VW, acadia, bmw, cadillac, chevrolet, convertible, dodge ram, gmc, hyundai, infiniti, jeep, land rover, mercedes benz, pontiac G6, volkswagen, volvo
It’s time again for us to provide a roundup of recent refunds, repurchases and replacements. Under the State Lemon Laws and the Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, all of our clients receive completely cost-free legal help, with the manufacturers covering the legal fees ON TOP OF what our client receives. We are very proud of our efforts and encourage you to reach out to us at 1-800 LEMON LAW (1-800-536-6652) or via e-mail if you think your vehicle may qualify for remedy. Here we go….
2008 Dodge Dakota, Replacement Vehicle — Newark, DE
2008 Audi A5, $6,500 cash plus client keeps their car — Jenkintown, PA
2009 Chevrolet Impreza, Replacement Vehicle — Telford, PA
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, $5,000 plus client keeps their car — Cranbury, NJ
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit, Complete Refund — Greenwich, CT
2008 Buell Blast Motorcycle, Replacement Bike — Aberdeen, MD
2009 Infiniti G37, Complete Refund — Randolph, NJ
2007 Cadillac Escalade (70,000 miles), $5,500 cash plus client keeps their car — Bloomfield, NJ
2008 BMW 5-series, Replacement Vehicle — Perrysburg, OH
2008 Chrysler Sebring, Complete Refund –Somerville, MA
2008 Ford Ranger, $8,000 cash plus client keeps their car — Spring Grove, PA
2008 BMW 335i, $18,500 cash plus client keeps car and receives 7 yr/100k extended warranty- West New York, NJ
2008 Ford F250, $5,000 cash plus client keeps their truck — Rome, NY
2009 Honda Accord, Replacement Vehicle — York, PA
2009 Chevrolet Silverado, Replacement Vehicle — New Galihee, PA
2007 Audi Q7, Replacement Vehicle — Middletown, DE
2007 Pontiac G6, Complete Refund — Oceanside, NY
2008 Jeep Patriot, Complete Refund — Uniontown, PA
2005 Land Rover Range Rover, $6,500 cash plus client keeps car — Richboro, PA
2009 Dodge Challenger, Complete Refund — Brick, NJ
2008 Jeep Liberty, Complete Refund — Clarksville, PA
2008 Smart Car Cabriolet, Replacement Vehicle — Findlay, OH
2007 Hyundai Entourage, Complete Refund — Holbrook, NY
2006 Suzuki Forenza, Complete Refund — Elkins Park, PA
2009 Volvo S80, $7,500 cash plus client keeps their car — Frederick, MD
2008 GMC Arcadia, $5,000 cash plus client keeps their car — Boston, MA
2007 Toyota Camry, Complete Refund — Pikesville, MD
2008 BMW 335i, Replacement Vehicle — Old Bridge, NJ
2007 Mercedes Benz ML320, Complete Refund — River Vale, NJ
2009 Mazda 6, $6,500 cash plus client keeps their car — Elizabeth, NJ
2009 Audi A5, Replacement Vehicle — Hamilton, NJ
2008 Jeep Wrangler, Complete Refund — Pisacataway, NJ
2009 Audi S5, Replacement Vehicle –Boston, MA
2008 Mazda CX7, $5,000 cash plus client keeps their car — Monroeville, PA
2008 Dodge Ram, Complete Refund –Rural Valley, PA
2007 Moto Guzzi Motorcycle, Complete Refund — Flemington, NJ
2007 Chevrolet Silverado, $6,850 cash plus client keeps their car –Brooklyn, NY
2007 Jeep Compass, Complete Refund — Lancaster, PA
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, $8,000 cash plus client keeps their SUV — Oliver, PA
2007 Hyundai Veracruz, Replacement Vehicle — Glassboro, NJ
Driving a lemon? Join the more than 60,000 distressed drivers who have made the call to 1-800 LEMON LAW!
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December 08, 2009
By: LemonLaw
Category: New Jersey Lemon Law, legislation, police cars
New Jersey State Assembly unanimously passed A3396, a Bill which would provide lemon law protection to emergency vehicles throughout the Garden State, including fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars.
We congratulate “Medic Doug” who has truly been the guiding force behind this Bill, and the Bill’s sponsors, Assemblyman Gary Chiusano, Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose and Assemblyman Jack Conners. Kimmel and Silverman has routinely represented police forces, fire companies and EMT units throughout the Northeast, but we have had to utilize Federal Laws such as the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act to seek remedies for these organizations. If this Bill passes in the Senate, for the first time, there will be a concrete definition of a lemon emergency vehicle and we would hope other states such as Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio would take notice.
As Doug writes in his blog, the battle for protection is far from over, and we need to see if the Senate will pass the Bill prior to the holiday recess. Otherwise all lobbying efforts will once again start from scratch in the new year.
Attention New Jersey residents, if you live in one of the following areas, your Senator is on the Senate Commerce Committee and we need you to reach out to them and let them know why you feel the Bill is so important to you and your neighbors. Please make sure you let your Senator know that you vote and if you volunteer your time as an emergency provider, please also let that be known. We need to make our voices heard to make this Bill become a reality!
Our Senate Commerce Committee is made up of Senators from the following municipalities: Allendale, Allentown, Alpine, Bordentown, Bordentown City, Chesterfield, Clark, Clifton, Closter, Creskill, Demarest, Dumont, East Orange, Elizabeth, Emerson, Fanwood, Farmingdale, Fieldsboro, Glen Ridge, Green Brook, Harrington Park, Haworth, Hillsdale, Hohokus, Howell, Jackson, Kenilworth, Lakewood, Linden, Middlesex, Montclair, Montvale, New Hanover, New Milford, North Plainfield, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Oradell, Park Ridge, Plainfield, Plumsted, Rahway, Ramsey, Robbinsville, Roosevelt, River Edge, Rivervale, Rockleigh, Roselle, Saddle River, Scotch Plains, Union Township, Upper Freehold, Upper Saddle River, Waldwick, Washington (Bergen), Westwood, Winfield, Woodcliff Lake and Woodland Park (West Paterson).
For more information about the Bill and what you can do to support it, visit Medic Doug’s blog by clicking here.
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November 19, 2009
By: LemonLaw
Category: Car Lemon Law, repair invoices
Every day, we receive numerous inquiries both on-line and on our 1-800 LEMON LAW hotline from distressed drivers with one simple question–Do I have a case? To figure out whether you are entitled to remedy under State Lemon Laws or Federal Warranty Statutes, answer these three questions.
1) Do you have an original or extended manufacturers warranty?
2)While under warranty, were you back to an authorized manufacturers dealership three or more times for the same problem?
3) Has your car been in the shop an extended period of time, either because a part needed is on national back order, or because the service advisor can’t address the nature of the problem?
If you answered yes to question #1 and yes to at least one of the other two questions, chances are strong that you are entitled to remedy under either your State’s Lemon Law or the Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act. Now, in order to determine exactly what type of claim you have, and what type of remedy you are entitled to, it is best for you to contact us or another lemon law firm.
Many consumers are hesitant to fight for their rights, because they feel that they will be stuck in a pile of red tape, or the dealer will refuse to continue to repair the car under warranty. The fact of the matter is that your claim is against the manufacturer, not the dealer, and in many instances, it requires very little time and effort on your part. If you feel you may have a potential claim, feel free to reach out to us to discuss your situation. One quick call could provide tremendous results for you and your family.
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November 02, 2009
By: LemonLaw
Category: Car Lemon Law, Ohio Lemon Law
We continue our “Get To Know Your Lemon Law” series with the Ohio Lemon Law.
The Ohio Lemon Law applies to new cars, noncommercial motor vehicles, motor homes and recreational vehicles that suffer a nonconformity; a defect or condition, which substantially impairs the use, value or safety; that cannot be repaired after three attempts by an authorized manufacturer’s dealership. The first repair must occur in the first 12 months or 18,000 miles whichever comes first. The Law also covers cars that in the shop 30 or more calendar days during that period, either consecutive or not.
In addition, the OH Lemon Law also provides an additional protection that you do not see in other lemon laws, such as Pennsylvania Lemon Law. The Law covers you if you have been in the shop for 8 total repair attempts in the first 12 months/18,000 miles, regardless if they are for the same or different problems.
And like the newly amended New Jersey Lemon Law, the OH Lemon Law covers consumers for conditions likely to cause death or serious bodily injury that are not fixed after the first repair attempt.
Like the other Lemon Laws we have previously covered in the blog, the Ohio Lemon Law provides completely cost-free representation through fee-shifting provisions which ensure that if the consumer prevails, the manufacturer must pay all attorneys fees on top of that the consumer receives. Possible remedies include a complete repurchase, a new car, or a partial refund to reflect the diminished value of the car (in this scenario, the consumer keeps the car.)
And remember, even if you do not fall under the parameters of the OH Lemon law, free help may still be available through the Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act.
If you think you may have a potential claim under the Ohio Lemon Law, drop us a line and tell us about it. We will be glad to discuss the situation with you and see how we can help.
Popularity: 9% [?]
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September 09, 2009
By: LemonLaw
Category: Craig Thor Kimmel, Magnuson Moss, TV interview, cash for clunkers
The Car Allowance Rebate System (aka Cash for Clunkers) has ceased, but that does not mean you cannot get cash if your car is a clunker.
We repeatedly discuss the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, which provides distressed drivers with monetary damages if their car, truck or motorcycle has been back in the shop repeatedly for the same repairs, but does not fall under Lemon Law parameters. Lemon Law Lawyer Craig Thor Kimmel recently joined Ukee Washington on Eyewitness News This Morning on the CW Philly to discuss the Magnuson Moss Law and how it works.
Under the Federal law, which provides protection for any consumer who purchases a product over $25, a consumer can receive monetary damages from the manufacturer to reflect the diminished value of the product as a result of the repeated problems. At Kimmel & Silverman, we have used this Law to help folks with faulty vehicles, motorcycles, ATVS, computers and appliances.
The best part for drivers who use this law is that they are entitled to monetary compensation even if the vehicle is finally fixed after repeated attempts. You receive money PLUS you get to keep your car. In addition, the car is not branded in any way on carfax, the warranty remains completely in effect, and you do not need to disclose that you received this money at the time of sale or trade. Also, just like the Lemon Law, legal help is 100% cost-free.
Here are some recent Magnsuon Moss victories. (Of course, each case is different and we cannot guarantee that you would be entitled to the same compensation).
2004 Mazda RX8: currently has over 57,000 miles
Engine flooded—replaced numerous components , including cat converter
Consumer received $6,000
2007 Suzuki SX4: currently has 60,000 miles
Defective engine block at 42,000 miles, out of service 2 months
Consumer received $4,500
2004 Volvo C70: currently has 37,000 miles
Car would not start x3
Consumer received $3,000
2007 Saturn Ion: currently has 43,000 miles
Loss of power starting at 15,000 miles—replaced wiring harness
Consumer received $3,000
2008 Cadillac Escalade: currently has 23,000 miles
Purchased used, replaced trailer hitch cover x3, stalling x2
Consumer received $4,000
2007 Subaru Impreza: Currently has 21,000 miles
Problem occurred right outside of Lemon Law
Check engine light x3—replaced left side cylinder & short block, out of service 46 days
Consumer received $7,500
2007 Hummer H3: currently has 23,000 miles
Car leased; Door lock & window malfunctions x6
Consumer received $3,000
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo: currently has 60,000 miles
Purchased used; check engine light x4 under warranty
Consumer received $2,750
2004 Cadillac SRX: currently has 43,000 miles
Purchased used; engine replaced plus power steering leak x3
Consumer received $6,000
2005 GMC Sierra: currently has 38,000 miles
Check engine light starting at 18,000 miles—eventually replaced turbo
Consumer received $4,000
If your car is still under an original or extended manufacturers warranty, and you have been in the shop three or more times for the same problem, please drop us a line to see if you are entitled to remedy under the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act.
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