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.

Emergency car repair: 1 800 Lemon Law is open to help distressed drivers through COVID-19

May 31, 2020 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

You are barely using the car during the quarantine but when you need to rely on it for a grocery trip or a necessary errand, it needs to be running properly. Emergency car repair needs can crop up at any time. If the check engine light is on, or the transmission clunks, or the steering… Read More


GM Transmission Problems Are Leaving Drivers Shaken Up.

March 16, 2020 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Widespread GM transmission problems continue to leave drivers shaken up all over the country. SUVs produced by General Motors are experiencing huge problems involving their Transmission Torque Converter Clutch—more commonly known as the TCC—and many drivers are calling tout the manufacturer for this severe safety defect. With so many GM customers experiencing similar issues, it… Read More


Chevrolet Silverado Dashboard Warnings Leave Drivers Less Than “De-lighted”

January 22, 2020 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

We’ve all been there before. Driving down the highway without a care in the world when all of a sudden, a light pops up on the dashboard. You groan, knowing that you’ll have to put air in your tires or get under the hood to add oil, washer fluid, or antifreeze. But what if the… Read More


Lemon Law Repurchases, Replacements and Refunds Continue To Roll In.

December 10, 2019 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

We are doing all we can to make sure lemon vehicles do not sour our clients’ holidays. 2019 continues to prove to be a victorious year for 1-800-LEMON-LAW clients. Here’s our latest repurchase, replacement and refund roundup. Kimmel & Silverman has helped nearly 90,000 drivers receive compensation, replacement vehicles, or repurchases under State and Federal… Read More


Pennsylvania Does Not Have A Motorcycle Lemon Law Yet, But Bikers Still Have Rights

October 18, 2019 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Pennsylvania Lemon Law currently covers cars, vans, trucks, and SUVs purchased or leased for personal use. And while the law is a strong one, there is a glaring omission when it comes to drivers’ rights. As of now, there is no set motorcycle lemon law protection in the state. The most important thing to remember… Read More


As The Brand Heads Toward The Future, Many Drivers Are Dealing With Tesla Problems In The Present

October 17, 2019 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Technology branches out and advances each and every day, with new products or new versions of what we already know and love being announced at any given moment. In all of these advancements, Tesla vehicles have become a mainstay with their sleek new designs and new broken ground in the field of technology. Sadly though,… Read More


The Ford F250 Death Wobble is Shaking Drivers Up

July 16, 2019 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

The Ford F250 death wobble is caused when the defective front axles encounter even a small detriment on the road. Sad to say we are receiving calls on the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline from even more drivers dealing with the serious vibration problem known as the “death wobble.” We are now representing a number… Read More


Chevrolet Malibu Loss of Power Problem Continues To Leave Drivers Stranded

June 13, 2019 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

The 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline is lighting up with distressed drivers complaining of a loss of power with their Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. Imagine driving a new Malibu on a busy highway, moving at a normal 60 mph, when suddenly you begin to notice your car’s loss of power, with the speed dropping lower and… Read More


Cash Back Refunds, Replacements, & Full Repurchases, Oh My!

May 24, 2019 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

2019 has certainly been a successful year so far for 1 800 LEMON LAW clients! Since 1991, Kimmel & Silverman has successfully helped over 85,000 drivers receive compensation, replacement vehicles, or repurchases for their vehicles while providing 100% cost-free legal representation. THIS MEANS MORE REFUNDS, REPURCHASES AND REPLACEMENTS THAN OTHER LEMON LAW FIRM IN THE… Read More


Honda CR-V Engine Problem – Oil Mixes With Gas Leaving Drivers “Fumed.”

November 21, 2018 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Another popular vehicle is dealing with an ongoing powertrain problem.  This time around, drivers are complaining of a Honda CR-V engine problem resulting in abnormal gasoline fumes in the cabin and gasoline leasing into the car’s oil system. According to an article in Car & Driver, Honda says it will soon release a fix for… Read More