Lemon Law Blog

Is your Chevrolet Equinox bucking and jerking, especially when the air conditioner is on?  You are not alone.  Numerous Equinox drivers are calling the 1-800 LEMON LAW hotline to discuss the transmission troubles they are experiencing with their vehicles.  Service advisers cannot figure out how to fix the problem, nor can they identify how it is connected to the air conditioner.

If your Chevrolet Equinox is bucking or lunging, make sure you get to an authorized Chevrolet dealership to have the matter addressed.   If necessary, take the service adviser for a test drive to illustrate the situation.  Also, make sure you receive a repair invoice for each time the vehicle is in the shop, even if they claim they cannot duplicate or fix the problem.  Once you are in three times under your warranty for this issue, you may be entitled to recourse under State and/or Federal law.

If you are having transmission issues with your Chevrolet Equinox, call us at 1 800 LEMON LAW (1-800-536-6652) or fill out our “Get Rid of Your Lemon” form .

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The message boards are buzzing over manual transmission troubles in 2009 and 2010 Jeep Wranglers. The cars can pop out of gear and it can be quite brutal, leaving the driver feeling as if they have been rear ended.  We have been getting quite a few calls on the 1800 LEMON LAW hotline from frustrated and distressed drivers.   Being that this is an intermittent problem, many  are being faced with the popular “can not duplicate” conundrum, where service managers are claiming they cannot verify the concern so they cannot address it.

The good news is that our ASE-certified expert team has been thoroughly researching this issue and if you have been back in the shop repeated times to address the matter, we can help.  Please call us  at 1-800 LEMON LAW (1-800-536-6652) or drop us an e-mail and we will contact you to discuss your situation.

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Having a problem shifting in your Ford F-150 truck?  You are not alone–we have opened quite a few cases with Ford F 150 transmission problems.  There is also a technical service bulletin on the issue and it appears that Ford may not have a permanent fix. If you have been in three or more times for the problem, or if the truck has been in the shop an extended period of time, please reach out to us.  We’ll be glad to discuss your situation and see how we can help.

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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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We are receiving many calls on the 1-800 LEMON LAW hotline from folks who are suffering significant transmission problems, where the vehicle is having troubles going from one gear to another.  Most notably, we have taken several Ford Explorer cases this week. In two of these cases, they were in for transmission repair significant times under warranty and now, they are out of warranty and have to pay for a new transmission.

Folks, if your vehicle is younger than six years old, and you have been in three or more times under your original or extended warranty for transmission repair, we may be able to help.  Under State and/or Federal Law, you could very well be entitled to monetary damages to reflect the diminished value of the vehicle as a result of the problems you have encountered EVEN IF YOU ARE NOW OUT OF WARRANTY.

Furthermore, if the vehicle is still relatively new and you are still under manufacturers warranty, you may even be entitled to a new vehicle or a full refund if you qualify under your State Lemon Law. 

The bottom line is that transmission troubles need to be taken seriously.  Even if the car is now fixed.  You want to always protect yourself “down the road.”  And yes, the pun was intended.

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