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.
Our “Get to Know Your Lemon Law” series continues with a look at the Great Garden State, New Jersey. The NJ Lemon Law is the second strongest in the Nation, according to the Center for Auto Safety and as we have previously reported on the blog, we are hoping Governor Corzine will actually sign an… Read More
Happy third anniversary Lemon Law Blog buddies! We can’t believe it’s been three years since we started our online community, and we have appreciated the thousands of comments, blog topic ideas, suggestions, and well wishes. Here’s to the next year, where we will aim to provide even more comprehensive news and information on your Breach… Read More
The Car Allowance Rebate System (aka Cash for Clunkers) has ceased, but that does not mean you cannot get cash if your car is a clunker. We repeatedly discuss the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, which provides distressed drivers with monetary damages if their car, truck or motorcycle has been back in the shop repeatedly for… Read More
Thanks to the Cash for Clunkers program, more than 700,000 gas guzzlers are now off the road, replaced by more fuel-efficient vehicles. It is a tremendous accomplishment and no doubt consumers and car dealers alike really profited off the program. While the program officially came to a close Monday night, there are still car buyers… Read More
Are you driving a 2008 Porsche and have your cell phone system built into your PCM module (along with your navigation system and radio)? Do you use A&T cell phone service? If you answered yes to both of these questions, we would you like to hear about your experiences, both good and bad. Please drop us… Read More
Looking for useful, informative, entertaining news segments on your lemon law and consumer rights? Have you checked out our you tube channel? The 1-800 LEMON LAW channel (www.youtube.com/1800lemonlaw) provides all sorts of interesting interviews from our staff. Learn everything you need to know when it comes to buying a car or fighting for your rights. … Read More
This just in–Edmunds is reporting that Volkswagen, once revered for having a 4 year/50,000 mile original manufacturers warranty, is now reducing the coverage to 3 years/ 36,000 miles on all 2009 models and newer. The good news is that like several other high-end manufacturers, VW will be covering this cost of all scheduled maintenance up to 36,000… Read More
We are thrilled to congratulate Kimmel and Silverman New Jersey Lemon Law Attorneys Bob Silverman, Jacqueline Herritt and Richard Scholer, who have all been featured as top attorneys in a poll published in the month’s SJ Magazine. New Jersey Attorneys throughout Camden, Burlington and Gloucester Counties were asked to name attorneys who were above-par in… Read More
No, we are not talking about that ridiculous boy band song. We are saying that if you have some money in your pocket, now is the time to consider buying a new set of wheels. The incentives are very attractive, there are many dealers out there who are hungry to make a great deal with… Read More
The New Jersey Lemon Law may be expanded to include additional protection for distressed drivers. The NJ Lemon Law currently protects consumers who suffer a problem that occurs in the first 18,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first, and continues to occur three or more times despite repair attempts from an authorized manufacturers dealership. Assembly Bill… Read More
