We have kicked off the first quarter big at 1 800 LEMON LAW, securing many successful outcomes for distressed drivers throughout the Northeast, Texas, and California.  We are proud of our work in Ohio, having provided cost-free Ohio Lemon Law help to consumers for more than two decades. If your vehicle, motorcycle, or ATV was purchased, leased, or registered in Ohio and it has been back to the shop repetitively for one issue, or extensively for any number of issues, you could be looking at significant recovery under both the Ohio Lemon Law and the Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act.  ..read more

Kimmel & Silverman is once again proud to be included among 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in an annual survey conducted by Law & Politics Magazine. Our firm remains the ONLY PENNSYLVANIA LEMON LAW FIRM to be featured on the list every year since its inception. 1 800 LEMON LAW Managing attorney Jacqueline Herritt, a 26-year veteran of our firm, is featured on the list for a 17th year, while Lemon Lawyers Chad Doman and Jacob Ginsburg are honored as rising stars. The findings are published in the June 2023 editions of Philadelphia Magazine and Pittsburgh Magazine. Mor ..read more

Consumers continue to call the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline complaining of issues with the Chevrolet Bolt battery recall.  Many consumers have still been unable to have their batteries replaced, despite letters warning not to park the vehicle near their home or in a garage due to a potential fire hazard.  At the same time, as a result of previous recall, many of these same drivers are dealing with reduced charge on their current batteries, diminishing the vehicle’s value and usage. 1 800 LEMON LAW founding partner Bob Silverman and our legal team have been fighting vigorously for the righ ..read more

Some 2021 Subaru Outback drivers expecting a smooth ride are in for a rocky road ahead. We have been receiving numerous calls on the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline from drivers complaining of Subaru Outback transmission problems, including delays in shifting, jumping and grinding out of gear, shakiness on the road and the potential for a burning smell. At CarComplaints.com, for example, the same consumer reported a jerky transmission three separate times soon after their purchase of this vehicle, a problem which Subaru had not taken responsibility for. If you are experiencing consistent Subaru Outbac ..read more

Certain stalling Kia Forte models have been leaving drivers stranded as a result of transmission troubles and engine concerns. Here at 1 800 LEMON LAW, we have seen a number of stalling Kia Fortes back at the shop repeatedly, despite continuous repair attempts. It started when 2019 model Kia Fortes were recalled after drivers were left with a sudden loss of power, vehicle shaking, sludge buildup on the engine, and/or a terrible burning smell. These problems most often came from a broken driveshaft, a major oversight on the part of the manufacturer stemming from a lack of heat treatment on thos ..read more

Things are finally looking up in 2021 as we begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel following the pandemic. 1-800-LEMON-LAW continues to deliver successful outcomes for our clients throughout the good and bad times. Here are just a few examples of the Lemon Law refunds, repurchases, and replacements we have secured recently: 2020 Kia Optima with heating that stopped working. Client received $8000 and kept their vehicle. Settled in 2 months. (NJ) 2020 Chevrolet Silverado with check engine lights. Client received $14500 and kept their vehicle. Settled in 5 months. (PA) 2019 Chevrolet Sub ..read more

The more time we spend in our vehicles, the more time we rely on the infotainment system to keep us entertained and safe. But what happens if your back up camera does not work, your screen goes blank, your speakers consistently crackle? Suddenly, drivers start to loathe this malfunctioning luxury, and that is exactly what is happening with Honda Odyssey and Honda Pilot drivers calling in to the 1 800 LEMON LAW hotline to see what can be done about their infotainment problems. We are resolving a number of Honda infotainment cases for consumers throughout the Country. Many Odyssey and Pilot driv ..read more

Chevrolet Bolt Batteries Lose 10% of Charge; Owners Could Be Entitled to Compensation to Reflect Diminished Value Electric vehicles continue to heap praise for their ability to reduce pollution and improve our climate. However, one of the more popular models in the EV market is driving its owners crazy. A recent recall involving 2016-2019 Chevrolet Bolts have caused a 10% decrease in battery charge. According to theverge.com, there have been at least five fires involving the 2016-2019 Bolt EV model, prompting over 68,000 Chevy Bolts to be recalled. The cause of these battery fires is believed ..read more

Covid-19 may have shut down the world, but 1-800-LEMON-LAW has continued to successfully protect vehicle owner’s rights. We have been working hard through the pandemic to ensure that anybody with a defective vehicle continues to gets the legal help they deserve. Listed below is our repurchase, replacement, and refund roundup throughout 2020 so far.  This is just a sampling of our success stories. 2019 Subaru Ascent with engine noises. Client received replacement vehicle under NY Law. Settled in 2 weeks. 2016 Volvo XC90 Hybrid with check engine light issues and won’t switch to the electric ..read more

Updated September 15, 2023 New Jersey may be the smallest state in the Country but they pack the largest punch when it comes to Lemon Law rights.  The New Jersey Lemon Law has earned an A ranking from the Center for Auto Safety, making it the most effective Lemon Law in the Country. A few years back, we reported that the late great automotive consumer advocate Clarence Ditlow lauded the New Jersey Lemon Law for being the second most effective Lemon Law and made suggestions to improve the statute.  The State listened, making significant improvements.  The NJ Lemon Law now protect ..read more