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Get Cash PLUS Keep Your Car!

July 01, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer rights, Defective Car, Kimmel and Silverman, Magnuson Moss, Motorcycles, used cars, Warranty No Comments →

Strapped for cash?  Who isn’t?  Unemployment is up. News reports continue to flood in about how poor the economy is. As gas prices soar higher, the money in our wallets seems to dwindle. Our homes are not worth what they were and neither are our stock portfolios. So, how would $2,000, $3,000 or even $5000 sound?  In a non-taxable check, and you don’t have to do much to get it.  You may be entitled to a large sum of money and the answer may be right in front of your nose…in your driveway to be exact (and no, we are not talking about selling your car). If you have read it before on the blog, it bears repeating, because consumers who call into the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline can’t beleive it.  This is a Federal law which applies to every state we work in:  Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, Washington DC, Vermont, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.

It’s a little known Federal law called the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, that’s not discussed by car dealerships when you purchase your car.  It’s a statute that is not heavily promoted or publicized but it applies to cars, or any products that cost over $25 and are covered by a manufacturers warranty.  What is says is that if you find that you have to get your car repaired three or more times for the same thing, it means that the warranty has not proven to efficient or very effective.  And for that reason, you could be entitled to monies that reflect the diminished value of the car as a result of the problem. So, that darn window motor that’s been replaced, the air conditioner that hasn’t been blowing cool air,  the water leak in the trunk that was finally fixed after four tries, or that nav system that’s gone through quite a few upgrades could mean thousands in your pocket PLUS
**You get to keep your car
**Your warranty remains completely in effect and they still have to fix your car.
**Your car is NOT branded in any way (like the lemon law), so know one can look up a carfax report and determine that you received this money.
**You do NOT need to  disclose that you received this money when selling or trading your car. 
**Like the Lemon Law, the Magnuson Moss provides a provision which entitles consumers to completely FREE LEGAL HELP, so they are on equal footing with the manufacturers.
 
And unlike the lemon law, this law can also apply to used cars, motorcycles(when state laws do not apply), and some seacraft too (like jet skis and sea doos). You read this right–This is free money and it applies to any car or truck which has repeated problems under an original or extended manufacturers warranty (normally three times in for the same problem) .

If you’d like to see if you are entitled to this money, click here or call us at 1-800 LEMON LAW (1-800-536-6652). Also, this past Spring, CBS3 consumer reporter Jim Donovan put together a great story on this which you can view by clicking here.

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Kimmel & Silverman in Jewish Exponent

June 19, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Awards and Honors, Bob Silverman, Craig Thor Kimmel, Defective Car, Kimmel and Silverman, Lemon Law No Comments →

From Jewish Exponent (6/19/08) Michael Elkin’s “Stars of David” Column

Driving a lemon? 1-800-LEMON L — it’s like “Costanza”; “Stars” just can’t get that commercial jingle out of his head.And at the head of the class are those who came up with that jingle: Robert M. Silverman and Craig Thor Kimmel, founding partners of Kimmel and Silverman – and whose commercials tout them as the “lemon law firm” for those car junkies whose cars turn out to be junkers — have been honored as “Pennsylvania Super Lawyers” by Law & Politics magazine. That’s five years in a row (or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first; guess they’re still under warranty.) If there’s a ceremony, “Stars” bets their ride won’t be breaking down on the way.

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Common Car Problem Roundup

June 18, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Car Lemon Law, Chrysler, Defective Car, jeep, kia, Kimmel and Silverman, Lemon Law, Magnuson Moss, Warranty No Comments →

Every month, we will be highlighting some common trends we are seeing in our lemon law claims.  We have successfully handled numerous cases with the following problems.  If you find that you are experiencing these problems, and you have been back in the shop 3 or more times for the issue, please contact us to see if we can help you receive a new car, or a full or partial refund:

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS in 2005-2006 Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum , Chrysler 300, and Jeep Commander models

WATER LEAKS in Jeep Wrangler models (we have handled hundreds of these pertaining specifically to the 2008 model)

SEVERE VIBRATION (known as “Death Wobble”) in 2005-2008 Jeep Wrangler models

VIBRATION in 2006-2007 Chrysler Pacifica models

BRAKE FAILURE in 2006-2007 Dodge Dakota models

2005-2006 Harley Davidson models are having problem with the bikes charging

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT in 2006 Kia Spectra models

BRAKES AND ROTOR FAILURE in Nissan Titan and Armada models

BRAKE PROBLEMS with Kia Sedona models

For more information on lemon law help, call us at 1-800-LEMON-LAW or visit our website.

 

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Car Complaint Index On Comcast Newsmakers

June 11, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Car Complaint Index, Kimmel and Silverman, TV interview No Comments →

Attention Pennsylvania Comcast viewers:

Lemon Law attorney Craig Thor Kimmel will discuss the 2008 Car Complaint Index on Comcast Newsmakers.  The program is seen on the CNN Headline News channel at the following times:

Wednesday 6/11 at 8:25 am and 4:25 pm

Thursday 6/12 at 7:25 am and 3:25 pm

Friday 6/13 at 6:25 am, 2:25 pm, and 10:25 pm

Saturday 6/14 at 5:25 am, 1:25 pm, and 9:25 pm

Sunday 6/15 at 4:25 am and 12:25 pm

Monday 6/16 at 3:25 am and 11:25 am

Tuesday 6/17 at 2:25 am, 10:25 am, and 6:25 pm

 

 

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Sweet Success! $700k raised for ALSF.

June 09, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: community relations, Craig Thor Kimmel, Kimmel and Silverman No Comments →

1-800 LEMON LAW was so delighted to help sponsor the telethon for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation on CBS3 this past week.  Several employees from our firm answered phones, including Founding Partner Craig Thor Kimmel.  Thanks to the tremendous generosity from people and businesses throughout the Delaware Valley, the event generated almost $700,000 towards The Scott Family’s continuing quest to end childhood cancer.  Kudos to ALSF and CBS3 for making this event happen and thank you to all who donated.

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K&S Named Super Lemon Lawyers

May 27, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Awards and Honors, Kimmel and Silverman No Comments →

The June 2008 Philadelphia Magazine is out and for the fifth year running, Kimmel and Silverman Founding Partners Craig Thor Kimmel and Robert Silverman have been named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers in a survey conducted by Law & Politics Magazine, representing the top 5% of all attorneys statewide. Also included in this years list is Jacqueline Herritt, a 10-year Lemon Law veteran. All three attorneys have been named among the best in the Consumer Law category.

We are especially proud of this honor because we are selected by our peers. Since our inception in 1991, lemon law firms have popped up all over the map. The frustrating thing is that several of these “firms” are run by attorneys who may be talented, but completely inexperienced in our type of law. In most cases, they may be looking for additional revenue streams. Likewise, they do not have the knowledge or contacts an established lemon law firm like ours has, despite what they may say on their website. Our firm has a strong history. Kimmel & Silverman started out of a small office in Blue Bell, PA in 1991 and has grown to include six full-service offices across Eastern and Western Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts and Delaware. Our legal team has expanded to include 19 attorneys and four certified ASE automotive experts. Since 1991, we have successfully handled more than 45,000 claims, more than any other lemon law firm in the Northeast.

When selecting a lemon law firm, ask questions about their knowledge and experience. Choose a Firm that has been fighting lemon law and breach of warranty claims like yours for decades. If you have any questions, feel free to call us anytime at 800-LEMON-LAW (800-536-6652) or visit our website and send us an e-mail.

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