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 message boards and the 1-800-LEMON-LAW hotline are both buzzing with 2011 Hyundai Sonata drivers who are complaining about two major problems, both of which significantly affect the use, value and safety of the vehicle. First, we are seeing a number of problems with the transmission in the limited edition Hyundai Sonata turbo engine models…. Read More
As you can expect, Monday mornings are quite busy for us. Often times, we are going through 25-40 voice mails from consumers who have left messages on the 1-800 LEMON LAW hotline over the weekend. This week, we received our first-ever call from a used car dealer. The dealer, based in Delaware, was complaining that… Read More
Is your Chevy Equinox bucking and jerking, especially when the air conditioner is on? You are not alone. Numerous Chevy Equinox drivers are calling the LEMON LAW hotline to discuss the problems they are experiencing with their Chevy Equinox transmission. Service advisers cannot figure out how to fix the problem, nor can they identify how… Read More
When Ford and Microsoft teamed up to put together the ultimate entertainment and communication system, it received a tremendous amount of positive press. Sync has a lofty goal, serving as an all-in-one unit that allows you to make hands-free calls, receive audible text messages, connect to google maps, and control your music settings. It even… Read More
Chrysler will recall nearly a quarter of a million Dodge Ram pick-up trucks due to a poor tie rod assembly issue in the front steering system. The Dodge Ram recall according to Dodge representatives is the defective assembly may cause the part to fracture, and often occurs while maneuvering at low speeds, such as driving… Read More
We have been receiving a number of e-mails and phone calls lately regarding older cars. Buying a used car is a tremendous gamble and it you’re not careful, your dream car may have previously been someone else’s nightmare. Here are a few tips to make sure you are not taken for a ride when buying… Read More
Looking to learn more about car buying and your consumer rights? WBRE Eyewitness News interviewed 1-800 LEMON LAW Communications Director Michael Sacks on a variety of lemon and car buying stories this month. The first story, ‘the list the manufacturers don’t want you to see’, looked at the popular Car Complaint Index, the list of… Read More
June is not over yet but so far, more than 200 Kimmel and Silverman clients have resolved their lemon law and breach of warranty claims, ending up on the road to recovery following their “sour” experience. If you have been back in three or more times under a manufacturers warranty for the same problem, or… Read More
Living up to its name, the return of the Ford Fiesta created a great deal of celebration in the automotive industry. A popular car last seen in North America thirty years ago, the Fiesta provides drivers with an extensive list of options, high fuel economy, and a price tag that does not break the bank…. Read More
An important defect alert to report–we are receiving calls from Chrysler Town & Country drivers who are left stranded with a problem that mechanics cannot seem to diagnose. Most of these calls are coming from folks who own 2010 models. The driver will experience a slight click and then, the entire van will shut down… Read More
