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 ZF 9-speed transmission, created to increase vehicle performance level and fuel efficiency on the road, has continued to be problematic for certain Jeep, Chrysler, Acura, Fiat. Land Rover and Honda drivers. Our firm has handled over 1,000 claims dealing with the struggling performance of the ZF 9-speed transmission. Drivers with the defective ZF 9-speed… Read More
There is nothing more rewarding than working hard and succeeding for our clients and this Summer was a busy one for us. Kimmel & Silverman is proud to have helped over 80,000 drivers in the last 26 years—more than any other Lemon Law firm in the Northeast. Our attorneys collectively have over 150 years experience,… Read More
If you are driving a 7-speed dual-clutch Hyundai, you may be experiencing transmission issues and you are not alone. Our law firm has been representing consumers with Hyundai transmission problems dating back to 2011 and now they are affecting 2016 and 2017 models as well, specifically the 2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco, 2017 Hyundai Sonata Eco,… Read More
Driving your Ford Explorer and feeling lightheaded or dealing with nausea? Do not take your symptoms lightly. 1 800 LEMON LAW has successfully represented numerous Ford Explorer drivers ( and Lincoln MKX drivers)who have complained of carbon monoxide leaking into their cabin, producing a sickening methane odor. And just in case you think these incidents… Read More
We are tremendously proud of New Jersey Lemon Lawyer and K&S Founding Partner Bob Silverman for being named a 2017 Distinguished Leader by New Jersey Law Journal in honor of his 25-plus year career as an ardent advocate of consumer rights. You can read more about Bob by clicking here. According to the Law Journal,… Read More
A Ford Focus and Fiesta class action suit is coming down the pike which will offer some modest relief to drivers for the issues they have experienced with their problematic vehicles. However it might not be the best route for you to take, especially if you have been back to the shop repeatedly to address… Read More
Imagine driving at normal speed when suddenly your malfunction indicator lights up and you suffer reduced engine power. The power steering, braking, lighting and climate control systems remain fully functional so you have no clear clue on what is occurring, however you know the vehicle no longer remains operational. We have seen this occur recently… Read More
We are seeing a growing trend of automotive class action lawsuits coming down the pike recently for a variety of vehicles including the Nissan Pathfinder, Ford Fiesta, and Ford Focus. The suits address common problems we have previously written about in our blog and have become familiar with through our extensive caseload. Class action suits are… Read More
Driving a Ford Escape and wishing you could escape noises in the rear or rattles in the suspension? You are not alone. A quick google search reveals that drivers have been complaining of Escape noises for years, dating back to 2013 models. Click here to read about drivers lamenting of their Escape noises in an… Read More
Without a doubt, the Ford F-150 truck continues to be one of the most popular trucks on the highway. However lately, we have been seeing an increase in the number of drivers complaining on the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline of a Ford F-150 vibration problem, resulting in numerous trips to the dealership with no… Read More
