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.
Now that so many Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep dealers are closing, the liquidation ads have been popping up all over the television and radio. Have you purchased a Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge since they filed for bankruptcy April 30th? We would love to hear about your experiences so far. Drop Client Services Director Michael Sacks… Read More
NBC 10 Consumer Reporter Tracy Davidson recently reported on the 2009 Car Complaint Index. As Tracy reports, the big story is not which cars are on the list, but rather WHY these cars are on the list in the first place.
Lemon Law Attorney Bob Silverman and the 1-800-LEMON LAW team were answering car questions on KYW TV Eyewitness News yesterday and many callers were calling regarding the Chrysler bankruptcy and its effect on consumer rights. Check out what Bob has to say to Eyewitness News consumer reporter Jim Donovan by clicking here.
Late last month, we worked on an investigative report with WTAE TV reporter Paul Van Osdel, uncovering which cars provides the most headaches for drivers throughout the Keystone State. Paul obtained a list from PENNDot (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation) and according to their records, from 2003-2008, Chevrolet led the list of lemons in Pennsylvania. Their… Read More
Christina Gill Roseman, Managing Attorney of Kimmel and Silverman’s Western Pennsylvania Office, was recently featured on WTAE TV Action News in Pittsburgh discussing the PA Lemon Law. In addition, the story featured one of our clients who received a complete buyback after filing a claim against General Motors for her lemon Chevrolet Trailblazer. Did you know… Read More
Inside Line is reporting that Toyota is recalling 121,000 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because an optional stainless-steel exhaust tip may fall off “Due to improper heat treatment, the original clamp used to secure the stainless-steel exhaust tip to the exhaust pipe may develop microscopic cracks,” said Toyota Motor Sales USA… Read More
They say a picture tells a thousand words, and you should see some of the pictures our clients send in to us. While working to provide clients with representation for their lemon law and breach of warranty claims, we receive pictures from our clients that show some truly amazing defects in their automobiles. We thought… Read More
It’s a sad day in the history of automobiles. Autoblog reports that General Motors will phase out Pontiac by the end of 2010, and will build its accelerated visibility plan surrounding its four remaining brands: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac. By the end of the year, we will also know if and how GM will move… Read More
An interesting article today in AOL’s automotive section sparks a debate we have seen many times over the years: Will an oil change void your manufacturer’s warranty? A consumer starts to encounter problems with their engine. The car starts to sputter, the service engine soon light comes on, and then all of a sudden, the… Read More
1-800 LEMON LAW is thrilled to provide weekly consumer news and helpful tips to AutoSmarts 4 U, the highly rated automotive call-in show heard every Saturday morning from 9-11 am on 103.9 WTDA FM in Columbus, Ohio. Listen for Automotive Consumer Advocate Michael Sacks’ weekly Lemon Aid Minute and be sure to join MIchael for… Read More
