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.
March 06, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
It’s one of our favorite blog posts, a round up of recent replacements, repurchases and refunds for 1 800 LEMON LAW clients. Since January, we have successfully resolved hundreds of Lemon Law and breach of warranty claims, including the following. Obviously, all cases are different and we cannot guarantee a particular outcome, but all of… Read More
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February 27, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
There is nothing more frustrating than having a light pop up on your dashboard illustrating that your car requires immediate service. It can happen at any place, any time. The oil light is one of those lights that is especially frustrating, especially if your car is not due for an oil change. You look at… Read More
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February 21, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Here’s an update on a defect alert we have now been reporting on for over a year, the Hyundai Sonata alignment issue. Unfortunately, the issue continues to occur among Sonata drivers and we have successfully represented numerous consumers with the problem. Surprisingly enough, we continue to receive calls weekly to the 1 800 LEMON LAW… Read More
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February 20, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
The Kia Rio is certainly an attractive option for drivers who are looking for a new car with a longer warranty on a limited budget. However, we have received a few folks calling into the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline complaining of a Kia Rio rough idle., specifically in the 2013 models. A Technical Service… Read More
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February 06, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Unfortunately, when a new model rolls off the assembly line, it is sometimes laced with bugs and glitches. Several distressed Dodge Dart drivers have contacted us on the 1-800-LEMON-LAW hotline to discuss problems they are having with their cars and the message boards are lighting up with a variety of Dodge Dart problems, dealing with everything… Read More
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January 24, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
How can a consumer prevent buying a lemon? It’s a question we have received for decades, but sadly we do not have an answer. There is no surefire way a consumer can guarantee they are not going to end up with a lemon car, even if they buy the hottest luxury electric car in the… Read More
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January 21, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
Often times, when folks call into the 1-800 LEMON LAW hotline, we research their issues on assorted message boards to find out if their issue is isolated, or if it has affected a variety of drivers. We have seen a few calls come into our office recently regarding Subaru Forester transmission problems, particularly jerking when… Read More
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January 03, 2013
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
As you can expect, we hear about a variety of problems drivers face with their vehicles. During these particularly wet winters, many folks complain about water leaking into outside lights. Now, Subaru is calling for a massive recall of their vehicles because they fear moisture can seep into their puddle lights and cause a short… Read More
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December 21, 2012
By: Robert Silverman
Category: consumer-rights-blog
We all work hard to keep our vehicles looking as nice as possible. After all, we spend a significant amount of money to find a vehicle which is a smart fit for our families and our needs. And there is nothing more annoying than seeing a paint chip or a swirl when you are trying… Read More
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December 21, 2012
By: LemonLaw
Category: consumer-rights-blog
The Jeep water leak claims continue to pour in and many quickly turn into significant recoveries, including repurchases for our clients. At first, we were seeing that a majority of these claims were revolving around Jeep Wranglers, however recently we have noticed the water leak problem has expanded into all of the other models, especially… Read More
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