Archive for ‘Consumer Rights’

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Drive A Lemon in CT? Free help is here.

November 14, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Car Lemon Law, Connecticut Lemon Law, Consumer Rights

1-800 LEMON LAW is now offering free legal help to distressed drivers throughout Connecticut. We are pleased to announce the opening of our new Connecticut Lemon Law Office, managed by Angela Troccoli. The Connecticut Lemon Law is one of the most effective lemon laws in the Nation for several reasons. First, it covers all vehicles,… Read More


Odometer Tampering Is Illegal!

November 11, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Car Buying, Car Dealership Fraud, Consumer Rights, Dealer Fraud, Defective Car, odometer rollback

Throughout the seventeen years we have been in business, we have received well over 1000 calls pertaining to odometer rollback. It remains a common act of dealer fraud. And as we have repeatedly told consumers, it is illegal.


Does a drip make you flip?

October 02, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Acadia, Accord, Car Lemon Law, Consumer Rights, Defective Car, General Motors, GM, Honda, Kimmel & Silverman, Magnuson Moss, Mold and Mildew, water leak

As the rain has been pouring down this past week, the calls have been pouring into 1-800 LEMON LAW . We have been successfully resolving a large number of water leak claims recently, especially in General Motors SUVs.  But, GM drivers are not alone; I just took a call from a gentleman who has been in 7 times… Read More


Driving A Lemon in NJ? Check out News 12.

September 26, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Consumer Rights, Kimmel & Silverman, Lemon Law, Magnuson Moss, New Jersey Lemon Law, TV interview

Hey New Jersey drivers: Has your car been in the shop three times for the same problem under the original or extended manufacturers warranty? You could be entitled to money back, or possibly a new car under the New Jersey Lemon Law and the Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act. Check out your rights this weekend… Read More


It Pays To Listen: Man Tunes In & Wins $7k.

September 12, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Car Lemon Law, Consumer Rights, Defective Car, Kimmel & Silverman, land rover, Magnuson Moss, radio interview, TV interview, volvo

We frequently mention our TV and radio appearances on the blog, with the hope that consumers will tune in and learn.  Automotive Consumer Advocate Michael Sacks, 1-800 LEMON LAW Director of Communications, recently joined Spencer Graves on WDEL’s Consumer Hotline, when a call came in from a distressed driver with a Volvo XC90.  He had close to… Read More


Car Repoed? You Still Have Rights.

August 19, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Car Buying, Car Dealership Fraud, Consumer Rights, Dealer Fraud, financing, repossession

As our roller coaster economy continues its downward spiral, repo men are unfortunately having their best year ever.


Summer Showers Bring More Than Flowers

July 24, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Car Lemon Law, chevrolet, Consumer Rights, Mold and Mildew, Warranty, water leak

The Northeast has been hit with some wet, wild weather in the past 48 hours. As a result, our mold and mildew. So, what should you do if you find puddles on your passenger floor (or elsewhere in the car)? **Make a service appointment with your dealership immediately. Make sure the leak or mildew scent is… Read More


Paint Problems Have Drivers Seeing Yellow

July 23, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Consumer Rights, Lemon Law, Magnuson Moss, Paint Defect

As the comments continue to pour in regarding our entry on paint defects with 2000-2005 Ford vehicles (54 so far, but who’s counting?), we thought now would be a good time to discuss when a paint problem can turn into a Lemon Law or Breach of Warranty claim.  We frequently receive calls from distressed drivers who are quite… Read More


Pop Quiz! How’s Your Auto Aptitude?

July 21, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Car Buying, Car Lemon Law, Consumer Rights, dealerships, financing, Lemon Law, used cars, Vehicle Fraud

Yes, I know we are in the middle of a hot, humid Summer….no better time to surprise you with a pop quiz on your knowledge relating to the lemon law and car buying.  No matter what time of year, it’s important to be prepared when either buying a new or used car, or filing a lemon… Read More


NBC10 Story On Philly Used Car Lemon Law

July 15, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Car Buying, Consumer Rights, Kimmel & Silverman, Used Car Lemon Law

From “All That & More” on NBC10 in Philadelphia (7/14): Councilman Darrell Clarke has listened to his fair share of stories from constituents telling him about how they’ve been duped by used car dealers. “One lady in particular, she came in, she clearly had her paperwork, the vehicle was clearly damaged, but it was sold… Read More