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, 2012
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
It’s a problem we have seen for over a decade– a piston slap and engine knock on cold start with various General Motors vehicles. Now, the latest technical service bulletin is out and it includes 2012 models as well. Here’s a copy of the TSB courtesy of our friends at pistonslap.com (website no longer available,… Read More
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June 06, 2012
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Are you having problems with your Hyundai push button start? Have your keyless start problems left you stranded because your Hyundai won’t start? We have been frequently writing about the dilemmas Hyundai drivers are encountering, including alignment issues and transmission troubles.Now comes a new one on the horizon: A problem with the Hyundai push button start…. Read More
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June 06, 2012
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
We initially reported the problem in 2008 and we received over 100 comments from Jeep owners suffering with water leak problems. Jeep Wrangler, Patriot, and Commander drivers seem to be hit the hardest. And we don’t blame them for being upset. Water leaks can lead to mold and mildew, which can cause real harm for… Read More
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June 05, 2012
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
The Spring has sprung and more and more folks are aching to get behind the wheel of a new car, or at least a car that is “new to you.” In this troubled economical climate, drivers are turning toward used cars at record numbers and that is certainly understandable. What is NOT understandable is why… Read More
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May 24, 2012
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Christina Gill Roseman, Managing Attorney of Kimmel & Silverman’s Western Pennsylvania Lemon Law office, was selected to speak on applicable rules and statutes surrounding Pennsylvania Lemon Law cases during the Allegheny County Compulsory Arbitration Seminar held recently in Pittsburgh. During this conference, attorneys who are looking to serve as potential arbitrators are provided an overview… Read More
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May 22, 2012
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
We have started getting calls on the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline from distressed drivers complaining of a Chevrolet Sonic starting problem. They will be at home or in a parking lot when all of a sudden the car will not start leaving the driver stranded. And what makes matters worse is that GM service… Read More
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May 10, 2012
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Suzuki Kizashi owners are contacting the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline with a number of paint complaints. What starts out as simple paint chipping has led to paint stripping off the car in a spider web type pattern. Suzuki has repainted many vehicles under the manufacturers warranty, however drivers have found the paint not to… Read More
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May 03, 2012
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Attention all distressed drivers throughout Ocean County, New Jersey: If you are having continuous problems with your car, don’t miss the Wednesday May 9th edition of “Eye On Ocean County.” Host Christina Sacco is joined by NJ Lemon Law Attorney Amy Bennecoff and 1 800 LEMON LAW Communications Director Michael Sacks for 30 minutes of… Read More
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May 01, 2012
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Driving a diesel Ford F-Truck with an R as the eighth letter in your VIN? If so, you may be dealing with a number of defects. For quite a few years, we have continuously received calls on the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline from Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and F-450 drivers complaining of blue, white… Read More
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April 23, 2012
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Are you a Kia Sorrento driver experiencing power steering problems? Do you seem to be having alignment issues? You may remember our previous 2011 blog post regarding alignment issues with Hyundai Sonata models.Throughout the past year, numerous Hyundai drivers have complained that their Sonatas are constantly pulling to the right or left, resulting in uneven tire… Read More
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