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.

The Importance of the Repair Invoice in a Lemon Law Claim

October 19, 2018 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

This is a topic we have covered before but it certainly bears repeating.  How important are your repair invoices when it comes to a Lemon Law claim?  The answer in the nutshell—VERY. Every time your vehicle goes in for service, it is imperative for you to sit down with the adviser and go over every… Read More


Kia Sorento Engine On Back Order? You Have Rights.

August 15, 2018 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

In our last post, we reiterated that when your vehicle is out of service for an extended period of time because a part is on back order, you may have rights to compensation or even a complete repurchase under State Lemon Laws and Federal Warranty Statutes. Last time, we discussed issues with Jeep parts on… Read More


Jeep Parts On Back Order Continue To Leave Drivers Stranded

July 24, 2018 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

The calls start out the same “My Jeep Renegade needs a new engine….”  or “My Jeep Grand Cherokee was towed to the shop after stalling…” and the service department validates the concern, diagnoses the problem, is all set to make the repair  BUT…Now, they are dealing with Jeep parts on back order with no estimated… Read More


“Today’s Verdict” Covers New York Lemon Law

July 16, 2018 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Struggling with a lemon car in the Big Apple? Think you may have a New York Lemon Law claim?  BronxNet recently featured 1 800 LEMON LAW associate Stephen Silverman on their weekly legal program “Today’s Verdict” to discuss New York Lemon Law basics. The New York Lemon Law covers vehicles (purchased or leased) that have… Read More


Pennsylvania Lemon Law Fact vs. Fiction – Good Day PA

May 03, 2018 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

When it comes to the Pennsylvania Lemon Law, can you separate the fact from the fiction?  Our Communications Director Michael Sacks recently visited ABC27’s “Good Day PA” and shared a true or false quiz that is sure to help many distressed drivers throughout the Keystone State. The Pennsylvania Lemon Law covers new cars that have… Read More


A Winter of Winners — Recent Repurchases, Replacements, & Refunds

April 18, 2018 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

For more than 26 years, Kimmel & Silverman has been proud to help over 80,000 distressed drivers recover more than $160 million in new vehicle and monetary compensation. This winter has been no exception.  We are proud to be the oldest, largest, and most successful  Lemon Law firm in the Northeast.  Our attorneys, with collectively… Read More


Drivers Complain of Nissan Clutch Pedal Sticking to the Floorboard

April 18, 2018 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Infiniti and Nissan drivers have been complaining about their Nissan clutch pedal feeling “light” and/or falling and staying on the floorboard. CarComplaints Blog claims the fluid from the Nissan clutch master cylinder pushes to the slave cylinder, “developing hydraulic pressure and ultimately disconnecting the transmission from the engine”.   The hydraulic fluid then leaks due to… Read More


Chevrolet Malibu Check Engine Light Problems Persisting For Drivers

April 11, 2018 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Many Chevrolet Malibu drivers are being hit with an unexpected surprise almost immediately after buying the car—their check engine light turns on.  The Chevrolet Malibu check engine light issue is most prevalent with 2016 models, but we have been receiving a number of calls from mad Malibu owners on the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline…. Read More


Honda CRV Heater Problem Causing Many Drivers To Get All Fired Up

April 04, 2018 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Frustration was the only thing heating owners of the 2017 Honda CRV during this cold winter as their Honda CRV heater problem has become the top complaint trending on CarComplaints.com and numerous automotive sites. Consumers claim their 2017 CRV does not blow hot air while idle. Only while the car is in motion does the… Read More


Ford Exploding Sunroof Could be Susceptible to Exploding Lawsuits

February 12, 2018 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Cases involving Ford exploding sunroofs have led to lawsuits involving several models with factory-installed panoramic sunroofs, in addition to Lincoln models with the same feature. Lawsuits claim all Ford panoramic sunroofs are similar and made of tempered or laminated glass where the tracks are set inside a frame, according to Car Complaints blog. This glass… Read More