Buying a new car can be exciting. It may fill you with the promise of reliability and performance. However, what happens when your new car starts having issues that the warranty does not cover? In Minnesota, this situation raises questions about whether your vehicle qualifies as a lemon. Qualifying as a lemon In Minnesota, the lemon law applies to new and leased vehicles, including cars, trucks and motorcycles. Your vehicle must meet certain criteria. For example, the issues must arise within the warranty period. If your car experiences substantial defects that persist after a reasonable numbe ..read more

We’ve learned that thousands of 2021-24 Jeep Wrangler Hybrids have been recalled due to a fire hazard.  If you own or lease one of these vehicles, please contact our office and let us explain your legal rights free of charge. The following is an article that you may find interesting: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/jeep-wrangler-4xe-suvs-are-recalled-due-to-fire-risk-a1156110131/The post ATTENTION JEEP WRANGLER HYBRID OWNERS: first appeared on Gadtke Law Firm P.A ..read more

The federal lemon law will be 50 years old in a couple of years. Passed by Congress in 1975, the law, while applying to all products, is best known for cars. Simply put, the seller is mandated to repair a vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. Lemon origins The term “Lemon” went beyond referring to the citrus fruit in 1909 when it became slang for a useless item of poor quality. Subsequently, formal “Lemon Laws” became associated with individuals who sell, at best, substandard vehicles. In 1952, the Uniform Commercial Code started to provide protection to both consumers and sellers of all ..read more

Buying a new car is an exciting experience. However, that excitement can quickly fade if you find yourself dealing with persistent mechanical issues. In some cases, these problems can indicate that your new car is a “lemon,” a term used to describe a vehicle that has significant defects affecting its use, value or safety. Recognizing the signs that your new car is a lemon can help you take appropriate action and ensure your rights as a consumer. Here is what you should look out for. Repeated repairs for the same issue One of the primary signs that your new car might be a lemon is the need for ..read more

DEADLINE: AUGUST 7, 2023. You may have received notice of a class action settlement if you own or lease any of these vehicles equipped with a Theta II 2.0-liter or 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection engine: 2011-2019 Hyundai Sonata 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2014-2015, 2018-2019 Hyundai Tucson 2011-2019 Kia Optima 2012-2019 Kia Sorento 2011-2019 Kia Sportage There has been a proposed class action settlement reached in Case No. 8:18-cv-02223-JLS-JDE that may affect your legal rights if you do not opt out of that settlement, in writing, by August 7, 2023.  The details of the class ac ..read more

Have you heard about the Kia Boys Tik Tok challenge where people are stealing Kia and Hyundai vehicles?  Below is a news story discussing the drastic increase of theft of these vehicles: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minneapolis-police-see-rise-in-kia-hyundai-car-thefts/ Forbes reports models 2016-2021 Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Elantra GT, Sonata, Veloster, Venue, Kona, Tucson, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Sport, Santa Fe XL and Palisade as well as 2011-2021 Kias that use a key to start the engine may not have engine immobilizers, making these vehicles very easy to steal.  If you are t ..read more

Gadtke Law Firm may be able to help you recover a cash payment for these serious problems with your Chevy Bolt, even if your Bolt has been fixed by General Motors. Please give us a call for a free evaluation of your potential claim regarding your Chevy Bolt. Click here for more information.   ..read more

Vehicle owners in Minnesota have rights, remedies and entitlements provided by state and federal laws that may entitle the owners to a full vehicle repurchase or a cash settlement due to vehicle defects, even if the defects have been fixed. Contact our Minnesota lemon law firm as soon as possible if you have concerns about any of the following: Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras Owners of Chevy Silverados and GMC Sierras have experienced recurring problems with repeated transmission problems, diesel exhaust fluid system freezing, defective fuel injectors, reduced power, check engine light il ..read more

Used cars can look and function like brand new. However, one of the risks of buying one is that it may come with some defects. If you just purchased a used car with a defective or malfunctioning part, you can ask the manufacturer for a refund or replacement. However, the vehicle must still be under the original manufacturer’s warranty for the lemon law to cover it. Minnesota’s lemon law The lemon law in Minnesota covers both new and slightly used vehicles, including pickup trucks and vans. This law protects car buyers by making the car dealer responsible for giving them a refund or replacement ..read more

Buying a new car is a rewarding experience. But the pleasurable feeling that comes with your acquisition can vanish the moment you hear the motor making strange noises. If your car has engine problems and is still within the warranty period (or no more than two years have passed since your purchase), you can ask for a replacement under Minnesota´s lemon law. When repairs fail The manufacturers must repair your failing motor. But sometimes repairs are not enough, in which case you might request a replacement vehicle or a full refund of the car´s purchase price. There are three scenarios in whic ..read more