Lemon Law Blog

Driving a diesel Ford  F-Truck with an R as the eighth letter in your VIN?  If so, you may be dealing with a number of defects.

For quite a few years, we have continuously received calls on the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline from Ford F-150, F 250, F 350 and F 450 drivers complaining of blue, white or gray smoke coming from their vehicle, along with overheating issues and loss of power.  Many of these Ford trucks are also dealing with  problems with their radiator and/or degas bottle leaking coolant.

If you are having problems with your defective diesel truck, it is essential that you get to a Ford authorized dealership for repairs.  Make sure when meeting with the service adviser that you provide a comprehensive list of your complaints.  If necessary, offer to take the service adviser on a test drive to illustrate the issues.  You also make want to take photographs of the smoke or coolant leak. The more information you provide, the more likely the mechanic will identify the problem associated with your diesel truck.  When picking up the truck, make sure you also receive a service invoice which outlines all of the problems and the work that was done to address the problems.  Keep those invoices in a safe easy-to-find place.

If you have been in repeatedly for problems with the Ford F Truck, or an extended period of time, it is important that you look at your rights under State Lemon Laws and Federal Warranty Laws. For many years, we have been helping Ford F Trucks drivers  with their defective vehicles.   Depending on the situation, you could be looking a new truck, a repurchase, or at the very least monetary compensation to reflect the diminished value of the truck as a result of the problems.  Based of all, legal help is free.

If you feel that your truck  is not “built tough” and you are having Ford F Truck diesel problems, call us at 1-800 LEMON LAW or fill out our Get Rid of Your Lemon form.

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We have received word from several distressed drivers that Hyundai is having recurring transmission problems with its Tucson model, resulting in a number of vehicles having their transmissions replaced, while others are continuing to go back to the shop repeatedly with no fix in sight.

Hyundai Tucson drivers  are complaining on message boards of vehicles failing to go into reverse, transmission fluid leaks, fluid changing colors, and parts on back order .  If you are having Hyundai Tucson transmission problems, it is essential that you hold on to all repair invoices.  If you find that you are having to return to the shop repeatedly for your Tucson transmission issue, or if you find that your Hyundai Tucson is in the shop an extended period of time, it is essential that you look into your Lemon Law or Federal Warranty rights.  You could be looking at a repurchase, a new vehicle, or significant moentaty compensation.  Best of all, the Lemon Law help is completely cost-free.

For more information, call 1 800 LEMON LAW (1-800 -536-6652) or fill out our Get Rid of Your Lemon form.

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If your car spends more time in the shop than it does on the road, free lemon law help is available. The best part – it won’t cost you a thing.

Michael Sacks, an automotive consumer advocate and director of communications for 1-800 Lemon Law,  was recently featured on KYW TV’s “Talk Philly” to discuss distressed drivers’ rights under the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Lemon Laws.  many folks are unaware that the Lemon law provides completely free legal representation and consumers can be entitled to a new car, a full repurchase, or significant monetary compensation and continued ownership of their car.   To date,  1 800 LEMON LAW has provided free lemon law help to more than 65,000 consumers throughout the Northeast.  

If you feel you may have a lemon car on your hands and would like free lemon law help, call us at 1 800 Lemon Law ( -800 536-6652) or fill out our Get Rid of Your Lemon form.  You have nothing to lose, except your lemon!

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Driving a Chevrolet Cruze?  Check your coolant levels because it appears that there may be a problem.  Forums are popping up discussing the issue and we recently opened a claim where the car has been in the shop for over six weeks for a coolant leak because parts are unavailable.   In another situation, a consumer is complaining of coolant leaking into the car.

If you smell coolant or see a puddle under your Chevrolet Cruze, it is essential that you get to a General Motors authorized dealership as soon as possible to have the issue diagnosed and fixed.  Make sure that after your car is repaired, you receive a detailed invoice which outlines the problem, the fix, the mileage and the days out of service.  If a part is on back order or the problem continues to occur, you should look into your rights under State Lemon Laws and Federal Warranty Law.  You could be looking at a complete repurchase or a new vehicle and legal help is completely free.

For more information on your rights under the Lemon Law if you are dealing with a Chevrolet Cruze coolant leak, contact an attorney in your state.  You can view a list of Lemon Law attorneys by clicking here.

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The Lemon Law seems so cut and dry, so easy, so black and white…you are in the shop a continuous number of times for the same problem and the manufacturer is supposed to give you a new car or full refund, right?  There should be no ifs, and or buts about it, according to some consumers.  Sadly, it is not that easy. And that is why there is a need for Lemon Law Lawyers.

This is a David vs. Goliath situation.  The consumer is battling a billion dollar car company, arguing that the product they purchased is inferior and they are deserving of recourse.  But, how can the consumer and the company be on equal footing, preventing the car company from bullying the consumer through the court system?  The answer lies in the fee-shifting provisions of State Lemon Laws and Federal Warranty Laws.  The Laws say that if the consumer prevails, the manufacturer must pay all attorney fees and legal costs ON TOP OF what the consumer receives.  Furthermore, if a Lemon Law Firm is confident of their abilities, they should make it clear that there will be no cost if for some reason you do not prevail.  Therefore, win or lose, the consumer should have no cost and no risk when it comes to filing a claim.

So, what are the benefits of using an experienced Lemon Law Lawyer?  First and foremost, they have knowledge of the statutes and access to case law.  They know when a manufacturer is making an offer that’s sub par and when the car company truly wants to do right by the consumer.  Experienced Lemon Law Attorneys have immediate access to manufacturers counsel.  If they have a solid reputation of fighting claims in court, the manufacturer is much more likely to take their representation seriously, many times resolving a claim very quickly through pre-litigation channels.  Remember, a manufacturer must pay attorney fees on top of what the consumer receives, so if the consumer has a strong Lemon Law claim, it does not benefit the manufacturer to drag it through the legal system and pay large attorney fees.  Rather, they want to settle it as quickly as possible and pay as little in attorney fees as they need to.  Many manufacturers work with our firm to offer comprehensive pre-litigation programs.  And if no offer is made or the offer does not meet the consumer’s satisfaction, we move forward with the litigation process.

We are also seeing many manufacturers who are taking advantage of unrepresented consumers, offering them buybacks with high usage fees or swaps that are actually trades.   The car companies are well aware of what they are doing and the consumer thinks that they are smart enough that they do not need the free legal representation afforded by the Lemon Law.  Then, they call us after the fact and we tell them that in most cases, their errors can be not be fixed, resulting in receiving thousands less than they are entitled to.   We also see consumers who elect to represent themselves in Lemon Law claims with the BBB (Better Business Bureau) or their State Attorney General’s Lemon Law program only to be defeated by the manufacturer’s high priced experts and attorneys hired to defeat their claims.  And in some cases, like in New Jersey, Attorney General Lemon Law rulings are binding.  There are quite a few claims where we see the consumer defeated where we know based on our experience and our ASE-certified experts (free of charge to all Kimmel and Silverman clients) that we could have succeeded.

So, take advantage of experience, knowledge and reputation of qualified Lemon Law Attorneys if you find yourself with a defective vehicle.  It’s a free service that the Law allows for you and if you don’t take advantage of it, you could find yourself stranded down the road.

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The end of the year is here but we have been busier than ever at 1800 LEMON LAW assisting distressed drivers with their defective vehicles.  Since many folks don’t believe how well the State Lemon Laws and Federal Warranty Statutes work, we always like to update readers on recent refunds and repurchases.  Many of these cases were settled in a matter of months. Here’s the latest highlights from December:

2010 Jeep Wrangler, water leak x3,  full repurchase under the New Jersey Lemon Law plus attorney fees

2011 Can Am Spyder Motorcycle, loss of power, replacement bike under Ohio Lemon Law plus attorney fees

2009 Mazda RX 8, no start, registered in Pennsylvania, $5,835 plus attorney fees (and they get to keep their car with full warranty)

2006 CPO Land Rover Range Rover with 52,000 miles, registered in New Jersey, steering issue, $4,000 plus attorneys fees 9and they get to keep the car)

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, engine problems, replacement vehicle under New Jersey Lemon Law.

2011 Ford Focus, steering vibration issue, registered in Pennsylvania, $5,000 plus attorney fees (and they keep the car with full warranty)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado with 43,000 miles, registered in Ohio, oil leak, $4000 plus attorney fees (and they get to keep the car with full warranty)

2010 Dodge Charger with 26,000 miles, registered in New York, sunroof leak.  $5,550 plus attorney fees (and they get to keep their car with full warranty).

2011 Honda Accord, clicking noise in rear from being welded improperly, replacement vehicle under Massachusetts Lemon Law plus attorney fees

2007 Ford Mustang Shelby,, registered in New Jersey, transmission problem, $6,000 plus attorney fees (and they get to keep their car will full warranty)

2010 Chevrolet Malibu, steering vibration problem, registered in New Jersey, $5,000 plus attorney fees (and they get to keep the car with full warranty)

2011 Subaru Outback, steering problem, full repurchase under Pennsylvania Lemon Law plus attorney fees

2011 Hyundai Sonata, transmission issues, registered in Pennsylvania,  $4,000 plus attorney fees (plus they get to keep ther car with full warranty)

2011 Jeep Wranger, water leaks, full repurchase under Pennsylvania Lemon Law plus attorney fees

2008 Hyundai Satnta Fe, braking problems, full repurchase under Ohio Lemon Law plus attorney fees

2009 Buick Enclave, no start problem, registered in Pennsylvania, $6,500 plus attorney fees (plus they get to keep their car with full warranty)

2011 Dodge Caliber, check engine light problem, full repurchase under Pennsylvania Lemon Law plus attorney fees

2010 Buick Lacrosse, Out of service 30 days & fixed, registered in Ohio, $6,000 plus attorney fees (and they get to keep the car with full warranty)

2011 Toyota Tacoma,transmission problem, full repurchase under Maryland Lemon Law plus attorney fees

2008 Ford F350 truck with 60,000 miles, transmission problem, registered in Pennsylvania, $3,500 plus attorney fees (and they get to keep the truck)

2011 Chevrolet Malibu, check engine lights, full repurchase under Pennsylvania Lemon Law plus attorney fees

2010 Hyundai Tuscon, check engine lights, new replacement vehicle under Maryland Lemon Law plus attorney fees

2011 Hyundai Sonata, brake problems, full repurchase under New Jersey Lemon Law plus attorney fees

2010 Chevrolet Traverse with 27,000 miles at first repair, no start, registered in New Jersey, $5,000 plus attorney fees (plus they get to keep their car with full warranty)

2009 Chevrolet Impala, error lights, registered in Pennsylvania,  $6,250 plus attorney fees (and they get to keep their car with full warranty)

2012 Buick Lacrosse, service light on for 30 days, full repurchase under Pennsylvania Lemon Law plus attorney fees.  SETTLED IN 10 DAYS!

2009 Ford E250, broke down, registered in Delaware, $5,250 plus attorney fees (and they got to keep their vehicle)

2010 Buick Lacrosse, towed in 4x, full repurchase under Michigan Lemon Law plus attorney fees

2008 Chevrolet Silverado, registered in Ohio, oil leak, $4,500 plus attorney fees (plus they get to keep their car with full warranty)

2008 Subaru Impreza with 58,000 miles, check engine light problem, registered in Pennsylvania, $5,000 plus attorneys fees (plus they got to keep the car)

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, remote key problem, registered in Pennsylvania, $5,000 plus attorney fees (and they get to keep the vehicle with full warranty)

2011 Ford F250 truck, problem with reverse aid sensor, registered In Pennsylvania, $5,000 plus attorney fees (and they get to keep their truck with full warranty)

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, water leak, new replacement vehicle under Connecticut Lemon Law plus attorney fees

2007 Freightliner Truck, engine problems, registered in Ohio, $13,200 plus attorney fees (and they get to keep their truck)

2011 Land Rover LR4, full repurchase under Pennsylvania Lemon Law

2008 Cadillac CTS, no start problem, registered in Pennsylvania, $5,000 plus attorney fees 9and they get to keep their car with full warranty)

2009 Ford Escape, front end problem, registered in New Jersey, $5,000 plus attorney fees (and they get to keep their car)

2010 Jaguar XJ, window problem, registered in New Jersey,  $4,500 plus attorney fees (and they get to keep their car with full warranty)

2007 GMC Acadia, water leak & no start, registered in New Jersey, $10,377 plus attorney fees (and they get to keep their vehcile with full warranty)

In 2011, we successfully resolved thousands of Lemon Law and breach of warranty claims throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York,  Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Washington DC, Michigan, Ohio, Wyoming and Tennessee.  If your car is driving you crazy, it’s important for you to learn your rights.  You could be entitled to complete cost-free legal representation.  For more information, fill out our Get Rid Of Your Lemon form or call us at 1-800 LEMON LAW (1-800-536-6652).  You have nothing to lose but your lemon.

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