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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For many years, Lemon Law. Com has been known as your one-stop shop for the most comprehensive lemon law information with our up to the minute consumer news, the Center for Auto Safety’s annual Car Complaint Index, consumer alerts on such issues as spot delivery and water leaks, tips for dealing with dealerships, a rundown of the Lemon Laws in all 50 states with links to Lemon Law Lawyers throughout the Country, and our long-running Lemon Law blog which has been viewed by over 25,000 visitors since our launch in September 2006.

We now invite you to join us as we continue our trek down the information superhighway.  Our 1-800 Lemon Law You Tube channel features all sorts of automotive news interviews featuring Kimmel & Silverman attorneys.  Our 1-800 Lemon Law page on Twitter provides updates on the latest blog entries and press releases. Finally, you can become a fan on our Facebook page  and/or the Ford paint defect Facebook page which spun off of the comments from our blog entry.

Now more than ever, the internet provides us with tremendous ways to communicate and educate consumers throughout the Northeast.  Take advanatge of all we offer and if there is anything you would like us to consider adding to the mix, drop us a line.  We always love hearing from you!

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Late last month, we worked on an investigative report with WTAE TV reporter Paul Van Osdel, uncovering which cars provides the most headaches for drivers throughout the Keystone State. Paul obtained a list from PENNDot (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation) and according to their records, from 2003-2008, Chevrolet led the list of lemons in Pennsylvania. Their list is as follows:

Chevrolet (their story featured 1-800 LEMON LAW client Sarah Griffith of Monroeville, who received a complete buyback after suffering problems with her Trailblazer)

Ford
Dodge
Nissan
Suzuki
Jeep
Hyundai
Cadillac
Volkswagen
GMC

We find this list to be rather incomplete, as it only covers vehicles that were purchased back from the manufacturer and officially titled as lemons. The list does not include vehicles where consumers received thousands of dollar in monetary damages and were able to keep their cars.

Being that we are the oldest and largest lemon law firm in Western Pennsylvania, Paul asked us to compile a list of the cars we see the most in our Pittsburgh caseload. Although he didn’t have time for the information in the story, we thought it would be interesting to give our top 10:
Chevrolet Cobalt
Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet Malibu
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Liberty
Chevrolet Equinox
Kia Sedona
Pontiac G6
Saturn VUE
Jeep Commander
Jeep Wrangler

and of course, to view the cars that receive the most complaints nationally per sales, check out the 2009 Car Complaint Index.

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Since 1991, Kimmel & Silverman has prided itself in protecting consumer rights, starting with providing free lemon law help to consumers in the Philadelphia, PA region and building throughout Pittsburgh, and then New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, New Hampshire and Connecticut.  Since our inception, we have handled over 50,000 lemon law and breach of warranty claims, more than any other lemon law firm in the Nation.  It is an accomplishment we are extremely proud of.

So, without any further adieu, here are some of the highlights from our first quarter. These are consumers who realized they had rights and were entitled to monies for their problems they have encountered.  They put their faith in our firm and we are very grateful.

2007 GMC Arcadia — opened 1/9/09, resolved 2/11/09–FULL REPURCHASE plus attorney fees.

2007 Suzuki XL7 — opened 1/28/09, resolved 2/16/09 — FULL REPURCHASE, plus attorney fees.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu — opened 2/9/09, resolved 3/24/09 — FULL REPURCHASE plus attorney fees.

2008 GMC Arcadia — opened 1/21/09, resolved 2/13/09 — FULL REPURCHASE, plus attorney fees.

2007 Mazda CX7 — breach of warranty, first problem reported at 29,000 miles–$5,500 plus attorney fees, and  the client keeps their car.  opened 1/2/09, resolved 2/12/09.

2008 Mazda CX9 –breach of warranty, first problem reported over 30,000 miles–$6,000 plus attorney fees, and the client keeps the car.  opened 1/5/09, resolved 2/12/09.

Used 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix with 50,000 miles –breach of warranty –$4,000 plus attorney fees, and the client gets to keep the car.  opened 1/2/09, resolved 2/5/09.

2004 Volvo S40 — breach of warranty, first problem occurred at 40,000 miles — $5000 plus attorney fees, and the client gets to keep the car.  Opened 1/6/09, resolved 2/9/09.

2008 Dodge Caliber — opened 2/2/09, resolved 3/25/09 — FULL REPURCHASE plus attorney fees.

2009 Lexus RX350 — opened 2/16/09, resolved 3/9/09 — FULL REPURCHASE plus attorney fees.

2006 Hyundai Sonata –opened 12/19/08, resolved 2/9/09 — 2009 REPLACEMENT VEHICLE plus attorney fees.

Used 2006 Mazda Speed 6 –purchased with over 60,000 miles — $6,000 plus attorney fees plus client gets to keep the car. opened 1/5/09, resolved 2/5/09.

Leased 2008 Ford F250 — $4,000 plus attorney fees — opened 1/6/09, resolved 1/26/09.

2007 GMC Sierra — opened 2/5/09, resolved 3/6/09 — FULL REPURCHASE plus attorney fees.

Leased 2007 Saturn Outlook — $6,000 plus attorney fees — opened 12/26/08, resolved 2/3/09

Used 2004 BMW M3–purchased with 67,000 miles — $4,500 plus attorney fees and the client keeps the car. opened 12/19/08, resolved 2/11/09.

Used 2006 Infiniti FX35 — opened 1/29/09, resolved 2/26/09 — FULL REPURCHASE plus attorney fees

2008 Saturn Vue –opened 12/16/08, resolved 2/9/09– FULL REPURCHASE INCLUDING EXTENDED WARRANTY plus attorney fees.

Leased 2008 Jeep Liberty — $6,750 plus attorney fees — opened 12/11/08, resolved 2/17/09.

2007 Dodge Caravan — opened 12/9/08, resolved 2/4/09 –FULL REPURCHASE plus attorney fees.

2006 Toyota Rav 4– opened 1/2/09, resolved 3/3/09– FULL REPURCHASE plus attorney fees.

Think you have a lemon?  Feel free to e-mail us and see if you qualify for free lemon law or breach of warranty help.

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Mr. Rapkin: I would just like to say thank you for the work you have done to get my vehicle problems settled.  Chrysler initially offered me $1000.00 plus vehicle repairs, but you pushed on and got the settlement I wanted: Chrysler is repurchasing their mistake!!!  Thank you so much.  This situation was getting to be very frustrating.  I’m very pleased with what you have accomplished for my family and myself.  Thanks again.  Warm regards, Bobbie M.

Dear Fred:   I have received my settlement check and would like to thank you and your firm for time and effort put into my case. I will recommend your firm to friends who have similar problems with their autos, Thanks again.  Ted S.

To whom it may concern: I just wanted to thank all involved at the partnership of Kimmel and Silverman for a very competent and professional experience resolving the problems with my 2008 Ford F450. Robert Rapkin, Tiffany DiDomenico and the others involved in my case were very helpful and knowledgeable and facilitated resolution in a very admirable manner. I have already referred your firm to a neighbor with a similar vehicle and will continue to do so in the future. Once again, thanks for a very high quality experience.  Phil W.

To Michael Sacks, I have had problems with my 2007 Chevy Tahoe, and I did not know where to turn. A friend of mine told me to contact Kimmel and Silverman. I was assigned Bob Silverman. I am writing to tell you what an absolute joy it was to deal with Bob. He handled my situation in a very professional manner with my interests the only priority. I was very aggravated to say the least that General Motors Corporate would not contact me. He gave me excellent advice and I received a substantial compensation for General Motors negligence. I suppose that is why it is his company. I will gladly refer anyone in a similar situation. Hats off to Kimmel and Silverman. Thank you very much. Sincerly, Lawrence M.

Tracey, I just wanted to express my thanks to you, Patricia Murray and Mr. Silverman this year. My claim was 06 cobalt, I filed this year.  Anyways a quick update, I took my $ and literally ran to the nearest Toyota dealer,  Then I was ready to trade that bad cobalt and the key was stuck!! It was never ending. Because of your law firm, I now have a 08 beautiful Scion .   I might not be alive if it wasn’t for you law firm representing me. I took a big loss obviously since I only had the car 2 years but you guys helped me so much. I can’t believe I am outraged now that GM is broke, after I almost lost my life with that car, and then negative equity with the trade in. Now maybe we are bailing them out too? It’s a hard reality but the great news is how you guys treated me.  A painful experience turned into a painless one by your law firm.  Patricia                                                                                 

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