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.
Almost every driver has experienced the ominous check engine light at one point or another. Seeing it pop up on your new vehicle however is very disconcerting. That’s the feeling multiple Hyundai Sonata owners are experiencing with their vehicles. Many callers to our 1 800 Lemon Law hotline are reporting a repetitive Hyundai Sonata check… Read More
It’s always a pain when something malfunctions on your car but when safety systems go down, that can be life threatening. Such is the case with the popular Honda Civic. We’re getting tons of calls about Honda Civic brake booster problems and drivers are worried about themselves and their families on the road. Over at… Read More
UPDATE: This post was originally written in 2013. Many of these claims have now exceeded the statute of limitations. Of course, you can always reach out to us at 800 536 6652 to discuss your specific situation. Throughout the past few weeks, we have been receiving a number of calls on the 1-800-LEMON-LAW hotline from… Read More
One of the best parts about owning a new car is that solid feeling of powerful and seamless acceleration. Nothing destroys that experience faster than a hesitation in your transmission after pushing on the gas pedal. On the 1 800 Lemon Law hotline, we are hearing lots of complaints about Ford Expedition acceleration problems. Our… Read More
Cars these days are filled with all sorts of amazing features like cameras. These are awesome pieces of tech but when they malfunction, they can present new dangers for drivers who rely on them. We are seeing a lot of calls and form submissions on Lemonlaw.com related to Subaru backup camera problems. According to Carcomplaints.com,… Read More
You are barely using the car during the quarantine but when you need to rely on it for a grocery trip or a necessary errand, it needs to be running properly. Emergency car repair needs can crop up at any time. If the check engine light is on, or the transmission clunks, or the steering… Read More
Widespread GM transmission problems continue to leave drivers shaken up all over the country. SUVs produced by General Motors are experiencing huge problems involving their Transmission Torque Converter Clutch—more commonly known as the TCC—and many drivers are calling tout the manufacturer for this severe safety defect. With so many GM customers experiencing similar issues, it… Read More
We’ve all been there before. Driving down the highway without a care in the world when all of a sudden, a light pops up on the dashboard. You groan, knowing that you’ll have to put air in your tires or get under the hood to add oil, washer fluid, or antifreeze. But what if the… Read More
We are doing all we can to make sure lemon vehicles do not sour our clients’ holidays. 2019 continues to prove to be a victorious year for 1-800-LEMON-LAW clients. Here’s our latest repurchase, replacement and refund roundup. Kimmel & Silverman has helped nearly 90,000 drivers receive compensation, replacement vehicles, or repurchases under State and Federal… Read More
Pennsylvania Lemon Law currently covers cars, vans, trucks, and SUVs purchased or leased for personal use. And while the law is a strong one, there is a glaring omission when it comes to drivers’ rights. As of now, there is no set motorcycle lemon law protection in the state. The most important thing to remember… Read More
