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.

Airbag Recall: 2005-09 Nissan Trucks

January 12, 2009 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

We frequently receive calls at 1-800 LEMON LAW regarding defective airbags….obviously this is one defect drivers want resolved immediately.  Thus, Nissan truck drivers should be relieved to note that the manufacturer has found an airbag problem with their vehicles and plans to do something about it. Yahoo is reporting that Nissan Motor Co. will recall more… Read More


Toyota & Honda See December Decline

January 09, 2009 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

According to the Associated Press, December auto sales figures were quite surprising. Despite the financial trials and tribulations being experienced by the big three, it appears that two of the most dependable manufacturers, Toyota and Honda, ended up at the bottom of the heap.  Despite showcasing affordable, fuel-effective models, Toyota sales dropped 37 percent last… Read More


Lose Your Job? Hyundai Has You Covered.

January 08, 2009 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

As we continue to blog about the dips in auto sales, manufacturers will do anything and everything they can to bring prospective buyers into their showrooms. And, here is the most creative marketing we have seen to date. While unemployment continues to rise in these troubling financial times, one manufacturer is trying to convince you… Read More


Drip Drip Drip…Leak Leaving You Wet?

January 07, 2009 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Happy new year! The winter months are upon us and so is the wacky wetter weather (try saying that ten times fast.) The phones at 1-800 LEMON LAW are ringing with many distressed drivers who are dealing with water leaks. On this blog, we have discussed why it is so important to continue to bring… Read More


4-Wheel Drive Not Working?

December 22, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer-rights-blog

As the winter weather kicks in, we are hearing from quite a few distressed drivers who are experiencing problems with their 4-wheel drive.  Many of these callers drive the same model truck and have been told that the manufacturer does not have a fix for the problem at this time.  Drivers are told to not… Read More


What Does The Auto Loan Mean?

December 19, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer-rights-blog

If you have been watching the news today, I am sure you have heard the news that President Bush will be lending Chrysler and General Motors up to $17.4 billion in short term loans from the US government.  The package does come with strings attached; they expect the manufacturers to be viable by the end… Read More


Dealing with Dealers Closing Their Doors

December 11, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer-rights-blog

As we await word on if/how the government will bail out the big three, we continue to see car dealers close their doors in record numbers as a result of this troubling economy.  And these are not fly-by-night agencies mind you; these are long-standing, highly respected dealerships that have been running in some cases for… Read More


Chrysler and GM Merging Talks Resume

December 05, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer-rights-blog

As the big three continue their quest for the $34 billion bailout, Chrysler and GM are being pressured by lawmakers to revisit the possibility of merging. Edmunds is reporting that a number of dealers, suppliers and others staged a rally in favor of the merge this morning near the steps of the U.S. Capital. Lawmakers… Read More


Don’t end up “all wet” with a flood car.

November 24, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer-rights-blog

Late last week, we taped a story on flood cars (Check back with the lemon law blog for air date and station).  A young man surfed the web for a great deal on a beautiful 2007 Silver Ford Mustang.  It was loaded with every feature he could ask for….and a few problems he didn’t want. … Read More


Lemon Lawyer Silverman in Penn Stater

November 18, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: consumer-rights-blog

Lemon Law attorney Bob Silverman is featured in the November/December edition of The Penn Stater, Penn State’s Alumni Magazine. As part of the magazine’s how-to guide, Bob, a 1986 graduate, offers some guidance on how to avoid buying a lemon: Narrow the car you’re looking for down to make and model. You have to do… Read More