Many Ohio consumers do not realize that the Ohio Lemon Law is one of the strongest Lemon laws in the nation. 1800 LEMON LAW Communications Director Michael Sacks made a return visit to NBC4′s Daytime Columbus recently to discuss the law with host Gail Hogan. The segment provided helpful advice on what distressed drivers should do if they feel they have been stuck with a lemon car.
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Hey Ohio Drivers: Do you have a question about your lemon law and consumer rights? Join 1-800 LEMON LAW Communications Director Michael Sacks live on the AutoSmarts4U radio show, Saturday May 15th 1-3pm on News Talk 610 WTVN and call in live at 614-821-WTVN (9886). We’ll be answering all your questions on State and Federal Laws, car buying, recalls and more. And click here to check out Michael’s appearance this morning on Fox 28′s “Good Day Columbus.”
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Distressed drivers throughout Columbus, OH now have someone to tune into for useful automotive advice and information. Join 1-800 LEMON LAW Communications Director and Automotive Consumer Advocate Michael Sacks every week for the 1 800 LEMON LAW Lemon Aid Minute, airing during AutoSmarts4U Saturdays between 1-3pm on News Talk 610 WTVN.
Every week, Michael shares words of wisdom on everything from recalls to dealing with defects. You can also listen on-line at www.autosmarts4u.com.
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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.
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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:
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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As soon as the weather takes a turn for the better, and motorcyclists “get their motors running,” calls come in to 1-800-LEMON-LAW about defective Harley Davidson, Honda, BMW, Yamaha, and Kawasaki motorcycles…with all the callers asking the same question: ”Are motorcycles covered under the Lemon Law?”
The answer depends on the state. Among the states we practice, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut all include motorcycles in their Lemon Law. In all of these states, we can file a Lemon Law claim completely free to the consumer, with the possible outcome being a new bike or refund. In Pennsylvania, we spoke in front of the House of Representatives Consumer Affairs Committee, urging the inclusion of motorcycles, however it has yet to happen.
All is not lost however, in the states we practice that do not offer Lemon Law protection for motorcycles, namely Pennsylvania and Delaware, we use the grandfather of the Lemon Law, the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act to go after the manufacturer for the diminished value of the bike as a result of the defect. And like the Lemon Law, legal representation is completely cost-free. In the past eighteen years, our firm has successfully handled thousands of motorcycle claims.
To check if your state offers a Motorcycle Lemon law, click here. For more information regarding lemon law and breach of warranty rights for motorcycle owners, feel free to e-mail us or call us at 1-800 LEMON LAW (1-800-536-6652).
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