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.

Fiat 500 Problems Abound; Car Named #2 on Car Complaint Index and Least Reliable Compact Car in Consumer Reports

March 10, 2015 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Driving a Fiat 500? Suffering from brake problems? Check engine lights? Issues getting into gear? Airbag parts on back order? Fiat problems have been lighting up message boards and the NHTSA consumer complaint database, earning the car two dubious distinctions. Fiat 500 problems have resulted in the car being named the least reliable compact car… Read More


Mercedes Bleeding Seats Have Drivers Bloody Mad

March 09, 2015 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Imagine plunking down tens of thousands of dollars on a beautiful Mercedes Benz C-Class sedan. You’ve worked hard and you are now treating yourself to a true luxury vehicle. The ride is smooth and quiet, your family and friends compliment you on such a beautiful vehicle….and then your seats bleed. Literally, your Mercedes seats bleed… Read More


NJ Lemon Law May Soon Include Farm Vehicles

March 05, 2015 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Although the New Jersey Lemon Law is one of the strongest Lemon Laws in the nation, it still doesn’t provide protections to farmers and their equipment – but that may soon be changing. NJ lawmakers are working to pass a new bill (A-1812) that will expand the NJ Lemon Law to include protections for farm equipment,… Read More


The Do’s and Don’ts of Filing A Lemon Law Claim

February 25, 2015 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

There’s nothing better than driving off the lot in a brand new car. That fresh smell….everything is shiny and new. It’s the perfect combination of pride and happiness, a pure euphoria. And then something goes wrong. You get the car fixed. It happens again…..that euphoria fades, giving way to frustration, sadness, and even anger as… Read More


One Big Bimmer Bummer! BMW Engine Problems Abound

February 13, 2015 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

On the heels of the Ford ecoboost transmission problem comes another issue with a transmission designed to increase and improve upon fuel economy. Drivers of BMW vehicles with the N63 engine may experience performance issues causing them to bring their vehicles into an authorized manufacturers dealer repeatedly to have their matters addressed. As a result… Read More


Pennsylvania Lemon Law Lawyer Writes AVVO Legal Guide

January 16, 2015 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Driving a defective vehicle in Pennsylvania? Back in the shop again and again because the service department cannot repair your issues? 1 800 LEMON LAW senior lemon lawyer Bob Rapkin recently wrote a comprehensive guide on drivers’ rights under the Pennsylvania Lemon Law and Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act for the legal website AVVO. You… Read More


Lots of Lemon Law Refunds & Replacements To Be Thankful For…..

November 26, 2014 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

As we approach Thanksgiving, we would like to take a moment to thank the thousands of distressed drivers who turn to 1 800 LEMON LAW each year looking to seek justice with their defective vehicles. Every month, our experienced team of attorneys throughout fifteen states work diligently to help secure hundreds of repurchases, replacements, and… Read More


Jeeps Wobble, Rams Lunge — There Is No Fix for Chrysler Transmission Problems

October 29, 2014 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

The 1 800 Lemon Law hotline is red hot with Dodge Ram and Jeep Cherokee drivers complaining of Chrysler transmission problems and the lack of information they are receiving from their service advisors is making the situation even worse. Imagine driving a new Ram truck or splurging on a Cherokee and having your computer updated,… Read More


Cadillac ATS Transmission Problems Troubling Drivers

October 01, 2014 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

Cadillac is certainly known for combining luxury with quality, however we’ve been receiving numerous calls on the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline from folks complaining of Cadillac ATS transmission problems, particularly with cars that feature a manual transmission. Drivers have been dealing with shuddering and loss of speed, with NHTSA complaint boards filling up with… Read More


Ford Focus and Ford Escape Stalling and Hesitation Problems Continue; Almost 160,000 Vehicles Recalled

September 12, 2014 By: Robert Silverman Category: consumer-rights-blog

As we continue to represent numerous Ford Focus drivers for their transmission issues, a new problem has come into “focus,” and Ford Escape drivers cannot “escape” this matter either. It’s regarding a Ford Focus and Ford Escape stalling and hesitation problem. The manufacturer is announcing a recall of 159,395 Ford Focus ST and Ford Escape… Read More