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.

Get Cash PLUS Keep Your Car!

July 01, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Consumer Rights, Defective Car, Kimmel & Silverman, Magnuson Moss, Motorcycles, used cars, Warranty

Strapped for cash?  Who isn’t?  Unemployment is up. News reports continue to flood in about how poor the economy is. As gas prices soar higher, the money in our wallets seems to dwindle. Our homes are not worth what they were and neither are our stock portfolios. So, how would $2,000, $3,000 or even $5000… Read More


Car Complaint Index on CBS3 News

June 30, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Car Buying, Car Complaint Index, Craig Thor Kimmel, TV interview

CBS3 Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan reported today on the 2008 Car Complaint Index.  You can catch his very informative report, featuring lemon law lawyer Craig Kimmel, by clicking here (article no longer available, link removed).


Lemon Law.Com Featured on Action News

June 27, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Car Buying, Consumer Rights, TV interview, Used Car Lemon Law, used cars

6ABC consumer reporter Nydia Han put together a fantastic piece last night on buying a used car.  With gas prices soaring, people are looking at saving money by buying pre-owned, but you need to do your homework to make sure your dream car wasn’t previously someone else’s nightmare.  In the story, Nydia mentioned several great… Read More


Feds Probe Jeep Commander & Pontiac G6

June 26, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Car Complaint Index, Chrysler, Defective Car, General Motors, jeep, Lemon Law, pontiac, Recall

This year, we have handled numerous lemon law claims with regards to the Jeep Commander (#6 on this year’s Car Complaint Index) and the Pontiac G6.  Now comes word from consumeraffairs.com that NHTSA, The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation which could lead to a recall of 136,444 Commanders and 176,968… Read More


Yamaha Problems? Don’t Stall. Take Action!

June 25, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: legislation, Lemon Law, Magnuson Moss, Massachusetts Lemon Law, Motorcycles, New Jersey Lemon Law, Ohio Lemon Law, Rhode Island Lemon Law, Warranty

We are seeing an increased number of cases pertaining to Yamaha Roadstar motorcycles. These bikes could have reoccurring problems with the engine management system, which could cause the unit to stall, leak oil, or backfire. Repairs may have included installing an additive to clean varnish and carbon, yet this additive has been ruled by experts as… Read More


Kimmel & Silverman in Jewish Exponent

June 19, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Awards and Honors, Bob Silverman, Craig Thor Kimmel, Defective Car, Kimmel & Silverman, Lemon Law

From Jewish Exponent (6/19/08) Michael Elkin’s “Stars of David” Column Driving a lemon? 1-800-LEMON L — it’s like “Costanza”; “Stars” just can’t get that commercial jingle out of his head.And at the head of the class are those who came up with that jingle: Robert M. Silverman and Craig Thor Kimmel, founding partners of Kimmel… Read More


Common Car Problem Roundup

June 18, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: Car Lemon Law, Chrysler, Defective Car, jeep, kia, Kimmel & Silverman, Lemon Law, Magnuson Moss, Warranty

Every month, we will be highlighting some common trends we are seeing in our lemon law claims.  We have successfully handled numerous cases with the following problems.  If you find that you are experiencing these problems, and you have been back in the shop 3 or more times for the issue, please contact us to… Read More


Sweet Success! $700k raised for ALSF.

June 09, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: community relations, Craig Thor Kimmel, Kimmel & Silverman

1-800 LEMON LAW was so delighted to help sponsor the telethon for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation on CBS3 this past week.  Several employees from our firm answered phones, including Founding Partner Craig Thor Kimmel.  Thanks to the tremendous generosity from people and businesses throughout the Delaware Valley, the event generated almost $700,000 towards The Scott Family’s… Read More


GM Scales Back Production

June 05, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: GM, suv, trucks

There is no doubt that the current economic situation has affected new car sales. Normally, when folks reach out to 1-800-LEMON-LAW, they call about newer cars (2005, 2006, 2007). We are currently seeing an increase in used car inquiries. While, some can still be helped under the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, provided they are still… Read More


Pump More Miles Into Your Gallon

May 30, 2008 By: LemonLaw Category: gas prices, maintenance

By Gerri Willis CNN.COM NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Here’s some advice on how maintaining your car can add miles to every gallon of gas you pump. 1. Switch your oil If you use conventional motor oil, switch to synthetic oil. Your engine runs more efficiently with synthetic oil according to Lauren Fix, the author of… Read More