Lemon Law Blog

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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As you can expect, of the hundreds of calls and e-mails we receive each week at 1-800 LEMON LAW headquarters, we frequently see the same thing happening to consumers over and over throughout a variety of States.  Here are some defects we are seeing regularly among our clients.  (Keep in mind we are not saying everyone who purchases these cars will have these problems; we are just seeing a trend among our cases.)

Jeep Patriots continue to have massive water leak problems, as do GMC Acadias, Buick Enclaves and Saturn Outlooks.

Ford F-Trucks have diesel problems, resulting in check engine lights, black smoke and stalling among other issues.

BMW models ending in 35 seems to be suffering from fuel pump failure.

Have a Volkswagen EOS?  Having a problem getting the top up and down?  You are not alone. More and more VW claims are coming in with this issue.

Squeak, squeak, squeak go the brakes on Honda Accords.

We are seeing a lot of alignment issues with Toyota Camry and Lexus models.

In most Chryslers, especially the Town and Country and 300 models, we are seeing transmission shuttering.

Finally, the Dodge Grand Caravan sliding doors are causing massive headaches for many of our clients.

Kimmel & Silverman prides itself on having three full-time ASE certified mechanics who work on our clients’ behalf to review and research automotive defects.  If you are having a continuing problem with your car, chances are we have heard about it.  Feel free to contact us through our website or by calling 1-800 LEMON LAW (1-800-536-6652).

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This Summer, the 1-800 LEMON LAW phone lines are abuzz with folks who are suffering with faulty convertible tops, most notably with the new hard top models — the Chrysler Sebring, the BMW 335,  the Volvo C70 and the Volkswagen EOS.  If you are suffering with continuous problems with your convertible top, please know that the defect does represent a significant non-conformity that affects the use, value and safety of the vehicle, and State Lemon Laws and Federal Warranty Laws are here to protect you.  It is especially important that you pick up a warranty repair invoice each time you take your car in for service.  These invoices specifically identify the problem the consumer is complaining of, the amount of the days that the car was in service, a detailed explanation on how the problem was fixed, and a list of all the components replaced in the vehicle.

We have noticed that there are certain potential convertible clients who are NOT receiving repair tickets each time they bring their car in, either because they are told a repair ticket is open or the part is on back order (particularly frustrating during the season you use the convertible the most.)  Try not to take that for an answer and firmly request proof of your repair visit.  If you get nowhere, start a log with the the date, mileage and details of each visit.  This information will help a great deal when it comes time to file a claim.

If you have any questions about your convertible, fell free to drop us a line or call us at 1-800 LEMON LAW (1-800-536-6652).

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It’s time for another roundup of recent repurchases and refunds.  These blog entries are always our favorite to write.  Kimmel & Silverman is dedicated to being the oldest, largest and most helpful lemon law firm in the Northeast, successfully handling over 50,000 lemon law and breach of warranty claims since our inception at absolutely no cost to consumers.  The following are just a few of the cases resolved in the last 30 days:

• 2008 Nissan Altima -Complete Repurchase under New Jersey Lemon Law (resolved in 24 days)
• 2008 Mazda 3 -$6,500 cash under Pennsylvania Lemon Law (plus client kept their car)
• 2008 Suzuki Forenza -Complete Repurchase under Ohio Lemon Law (resolved in 23 days)
• 2005 Suzuki Forenza -$5,000 cash under Pennsylvania Lemon Law (plus client kept their car)
• 2008 GMC Yukon -Complete Repurchase under Ohio Lemon Law (resolved in 45 days)
• 2006 Kia Sedona -$4,500 cash under Magnuson Moss Warranty Act (plus client kept their car)
• Used 2008 Kia Sorento -$3,875 cash under Magnuson Moss Act (plus client kept their car)
• 2008 Suzuki Sx4 -Complete Repurchase under Pennsylvania Lemon Law (resolved in 41 days)
• 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara -Complete Repurchase under Pennsylvania Lemon Law
• 2008 Subaru Impreza-$4,600 cash under Connecticut Lemon Law (plus client kept their car)
• 2009 Honda Accord-Complete Repurchase under New Jersey Lemon Law (resolved in 70 days)
• Used 2006 Mazda Tribute-$6,000 under Magnuson Moss Act (plus client kept their car)
• 2008 Mazda CX7 with 30,000 miles-$4,000 under New Jersey Lemon law (plus client kept car)
• 2008 GMC Siera -$5,000 cash under Pennsylvania Lemon Law (plus client kept their car)
• 2008 Lexus GS350 -Complete Repurchase under New Jersey Lemon Law
• Leased 2007 Jeep Wrangler with 27,000 miles – $5,000 under Magnsuon Moss Warranty Act
• 2008 Saturn Outlook – $7,000 cash under Pennsylvania Lemon Law (plus client kept their car)
• 2006 GMC Sierra – $5,000 cash under New York Lemon Law (plus client kept their car)
• 2009 Jeep Wrangler – Complete Repurchase under Pennsylvania Lemon Law (resolved in 60 days)
• 2007 BMW 3 series,first repair at 29,000 miles -$4,000 under Magnuson Moss Act (client kept car)
• Used 2003 Cadillac CTS with 64,000 miles -$3,000 under Magnuson Moss Act (plus client kept car)
• 2008 Lexus RX350 – Complete Repurchase under Massachusetts Lemon Law
• 2009 Mazda 6 – Complete Repurchase under New Jersey Lemon Law (resolved in 20 days)
• 2008 Audi A4 – Complete Repurchase under New Jersey Lemon Law (resolved in 3 months)
• Used 2007 Pontiac Solstice -$4,000 cash under Magnuson Moss Act (plus client kept car)
• 2008 GMC Arcadia – Complete Repurchase under Pennsylvania Lemon Law (resolved in 30 days)
• 2006 Chevrolet HHR with 26,000 miles- $4,500 under Maryland Lemon Law (plus client kept car)
• 2006 Volvo S60 – $6,500 under New Jersey Lemon Law (plus client kept car)
• Used 2006 Pontiac Torrent -$3,000 under Magnuson Moss Act (client kept car; resolved in 19 days)
• 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, first defect at 20,000 miles -$5,500 under Magnuson Moss Act (client kept car)

If you feel you may have a potential lemon law or breach of warranty claim, contact us at 1-800 LEMON LAW (1-800-536-6652) or drop us a line.  We will be glad to review your situation and see if we can help.  With eleven Lemon Law attorneys, six full-service offices, three ASE-certified mechanics on staff, and a complete support team of experienced paralegals and administrators, no one can get you on the road to recovery quicker than Kimmel & Silverman. 

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Fiat is putting the pedal to metal when it comes to changing the way Chrysler operates.  Several production plants will reopen next week and an interesting Financial Times article outlines Fiat’s strategy moving forward.  You can read it by clicking here.

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Kimmel & Silverman Lemon Law Attorneys Robert M. Silverman and Amy L. Bennecoff spent a large portion of last week in New York working with Chrysler counsel Jones Day and Fiat counsel Sullivan Cromwell to include specific language regarding consumer protection in the Master Sales Agreement between the two companies, scheduled to take effect Monday, June 15.

The new amendment, in paragraph 19 of the order, specifically outlines that the New Chrysler will be responsible for all existing and future lemon law and breach of warranty claims filed by consumers who suffer repetitive non-conformities with their Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep vehicles.   This means that our numerous clients whose claims were stayed or whose settlements were stalled as a result of the filing will be taken care of, and we will be able to continue to provide cost-free lemon and breach of warranty representation to all Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep consumers who need our services in the future.  Both counsel attributed Silverman and Bennecoff as the only lemon law attorneys in the Nation who were directly responsible for helping to make this amendment a reality.

If you are suffering problems with your Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep vehicle, or if parts have been on back order resulting in your vehicle being in the shop for a long period of time, contact us to discuss your rights to remedy or recourse.

You can read all about the big news by clicking here.

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