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.
For the second time in less than two months, 2013 Ford Escape drivers are dealing with a recall pertaining to their vehicles, and this is the second Ford Escape recall for a fire risk. According to Edmunds Inside Line, Ford is recalling more than 6,000 Ford Escape SUVs equipped with the 1.6 liter engine, because… Read More
We are seeing a growing trend of distressed drivers calling into the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline with VW Jetta stalling problems. And we are not the only ones who are hearing about this issue–the message boards are full of concerned consumers. One consumer wrote ” I have a 2012 TDI Sportwagen and it has just started… Read More
Two of the big three have seen a drop in their prized JD Power quality ratings as a result of consistent defects with their vehicles. The Detroit News is reporting that Ford and Chrysler, both plagued by technology problems, fell several notches in the 2012 JD Power Quality Study. Chrysler dropped nine rankings to 25… Read More
We always love to share the the positive outcomes we achieve for our clients. In the past 15 days alone, more than 160 distressed drivers received new cars or refunds under State Lemon laws and Federal Warranty Statutes thanks to 1-800 LEMON LAW. And best of all, the help is 1 00% cost-free. Here are… Read More
What do you do if the car of your dreams turns out to a nightmare? Many distressed drivers turn to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to complain. Their complaints often lead to recalls and technical service bulletins. The cars with the most complaints end up on the annual Car Complaint Index, compiled by consumer… Read More
It’s quite frightening when a manufacturer issues a recall advising their drivers to immediately park their cars and contact the dealer for pick up, but that is exactly what is happening to 4,800 unlucky 2013 Ford Escape drivers in the United States and Canada. The recall affects all 2013 Ford Escape models equipped with the… Read More
It’s a problem we have seen for over a decade– a piston slap and engine knock on cold start with various General Motors vehicles. Now, the latest technical service bulletin is out and it includes 2012 models as well. Here’s a copy of the TSB courtesy of our friends at pistonslap.com (website no longer available,… Read More
Are you having problems with your Hyundai push button start? Have your keyless start problems left you stranded because your Hyundai won’t start? We have been frequently writing about the dilemmas Hyundai drivers are encountering, including alignment issues and transmission troubles.Now comes a new one on the horizon: A problem with the Hyundai push button start…. Read More
We initially reported the problem in 2008 and we received over 100 comments from Jeep owners suffering with water leak problems. Jeep Wrangler, Patriot, and Commander drivers seem to be hit the hardest. And we don’t blame them for being upset. Water leaks can lead to mold and mildew, which can cause real harm for… Read More
The Spring has sprung and more and more folks are aching to get behind the wheel of a new car, or at least a car that is “new to you.” In this troubled economical climate, drivers are turning toward used cars at record numbers and that is certainly understandable. What is NOT understandable is why… Read More
