Welcome to the Lemon Law Blog, offering all the latest automotive news and consumer information from the offices of Kimmel & Silverman. From the consumer stories making headlines to recent trends we see in Lemon Law litigation among certain car makes and models, our goal is to educate, enlighten, and enforce drivers' rights under State and Federal consumer statutes. If your lemon car, truck, or motorcycle is driving you crazy, we welcome you to join our conversation, email us, visit our Lemon Law home page, or give us a call at 1-800-536-6652.
June 07, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
The clouds have opened at 1 800 LEMON LAW headquarters providing one of those days where you are paranoid that your sunroof is open or your windows are down. But imagine parking your brand new car, and returning to find the trunk open and full of water. You know the trunk was not open previously…. Read More
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June 07, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
We invest a significant amount of time and money into finding a car perfect for our needs and our family. However, no matter how hard we work to prevent it, there is a chance we could end up with a defective vehicle, commonly known as a “lemon.” A vehicle must meet a few requirements to… Read More
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June 05, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
The current New Jersey Lemon Law applies to new cars, personal trucks, and motorcycles, either purchased and leased, which suffer a nonconformity which is a defect or condition that impairs the use, value or safety of the car and cannot be repaired after three attempts by an authorized manufacturer’s dealership. This nonconformity must first occur within… Read More
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May 29, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
In the year since we first reported on the Chevrolet Cruze coolant smell problem, we have opened numerous claims from folks who have complained about the issue repeatedly to no avail. Below is a recent story on the problem from Pittsburgh. In another story which aired on WSB TV in Atlanta , a reporter rented… Read More
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May 17, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
When searching for a Lemon Law Firm, it is essential that you find counsel with extensive litigation experience. While a majority of our cases do settle to our client’s satisfaction through pre-litigation, there are others where either the manufacturer tries to low-ball the consumer or they do not offer anything at all. If we feel… Read More
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May 16, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Is your 2012 or 2013 Dodge Durango surging between 40-70 miles per hour? You are not alone. Some consumers have complained of a surge, tugging or fishtail like condition they are experience while driving on smooth roads. Normally, at the time of the surge, the transmission is in 4th or 5th gear with the throttle… Read More
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May 08, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
We are getting a number of Nissan Pathfinder drivers calling the 1-800-LEMON-LAW hotline complaining of a transmission shudder, a violent shake which seems to worsen at higher speeds. Sadly, the message boards are ablaze with Nissan Pathfinder transmission shudder claims going back to 2009, but we are seeing a number of 2013 models with this… Read More
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April 25, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
As we enter our 22nd year, 1 800 LEMON LAW continues to grow with the goal of helping as many distressed drivers as possible. We are now offering cost-free legal representation to drivers throughout West Virginia, using the West Virginia Lemon Law and Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act. Under the West Virginia Lemon Law, you… Read More
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April 18, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Last year, right around this time, we wrote about a steering problem with the Kia Sorento, with many cars pulling to the right or to the left, wearing out the tires. This year, drivers are complaining of a Kia Sorento rough idle issue. Message boards have been popping up on a variety on on-line forums… Read More
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April 16, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
The complaints are in and the index are out! It’s the 2013 Car Complaint Index which looks at which cars receive the most complaints per sales. These complaints are filed by consumers to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration mostly through NHTSA’s website www.safercar.gov. While this list is a great tool for any car… Read More
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