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Yamaha Rhino ATV Recall
2009-04-02 19:04:00
Yamaha Motor Corp. issued a recall of more than 120,000 Yahama Rhino ATVs today. All Rhino 450 and 660 model vehicles are being recalled for repairs intended to prevent accidents that have resulted in 46 confirmed deaths and hundreds of injuries. These Yamaha Rhinos suffer from inherent design flaws that make them unstable and susceptible ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Yamaha Rhino ATV Recall ", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/yamaha -rhino-atv-recall/" });
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The ?Can Not Duplicate? Conundrum
2009-03-27 21:35:00
More and more consumers are calling into the 1-800 LEMON LAW hotline with a problem that “can not be duplicated” by the service department.  Whether it be braking, a sensor light, an alignment issue or a strange noise in the engine, nothing is more frustrating than having a well-intentioned service advisor tell you that they ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The “Can Not Duplicate” Conundrum", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/the-ca n-not-duplicate-conundrum/" });
More About: Ford , General Motors

Repurchase & Refund Highlights - First Quarter 2009
2009-03-26 19:41:00
Since 1991, Kimmel & Silverman has prided itself in protecting consumer rights, starting with providing free lemon law help to consumers in the Philadelphia, PA region and building throughout Pittsburgh, and then New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, New Hampshire and Connecticut.  Since our inception, we have handled over 50,000 lemon law and breach of warranty claims, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Repurchase & Refund Highlights - First Quarter 2009", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/repurc hase-refund-highlights-first-quarter-2009 /" });
More About: Ford , Mazda , Lemon law

This is what we love to see??
2009-03-25 19:05:00
Mr. Rapkin: I would just like to say thank you for the work you have done to get my vehicle problems settled.  Chrysler initially offered me $1000.00 plus vehicle repairs, but you pushed on and got the settlement I wanted: Chrysler is repurchasing their mistake!!!  Thank you so much.  This situation was getting to be very ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "This is what we love to see……", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/this-i s-what-we-love-to-see/" });
More About: Ford , Toyota , Love , General Motors

Tweet Tweet?Follow us on Twitter
2009-03-18 19:24:00
1 800 LEMON LAW is now joining the Twitter revolution.  Find out about recent buybacks, TV appearances, consumer headlines and more by following us!  Click here for our twitter page. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tweet Tweet–Follow us on Twitter", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/tweet- tweet-follow-us-on-twitter/" });

The 2009 Car Complaint Index Is Out!
2009-03-06 23:55:00
It’s one of our most popular on-line features and we are pleased to announce we have the 2009 list, courtesy of our good friends at Gillis Associates.  The 2009 Car Complaint Index provides consumers with the vehicles that receive the most projected complaints per sales, and the answers may surprise you.  It is reprinted from ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The 2009 Car Complaint Index Is Out!", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/the-20 09-car-complaint-index-is-out/" });

Buying a car? Check out MomSpace Magazine.
2009-02-26 19:40:00
Jacqui Herritt, Managing Attorney of Kimmel & Silverman and one of the most prominent women consumer attorneys in the Nation, has contributed a car-buying article to the inaugural issue of MomSpace Magazine .  If you are planning on buying a car in the near future, you must click here to ensure that you are not taken for ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Buying a car? Check out MomSpace Magazine.", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/buying -a-car-check-out-momspace-magazine/" });
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1-800 LEMON LAW on The Preston & Steve Show
2009-02-26 18:53:00
Gadzooks!  For as long as we can remember, many of the 1-800 LEMON LAW family has spent their mornings listening to Preston & Steve , first on Y-100 and now on 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia.  So, we were a little taken aback when the gang on the show started to sing a competitor’s jingle recently.  All ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "1-800 LEMON LAW on The Preston & Steve Show ", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/1-800- lemon-law-on-the-preston-steve-show/" });
More About: Lemon , Lemon law

Throwing Out Invoices? You Could Be Throwing Out $$$!
2009-02-19 20:13:00
When filing a lemon law or breach of warranty claim, there are two things you should have in your possession to ensure maximum remedy. REPAIR INVOICES which clearly outline that you have continuously brought this matter to the manufacturers’ attention.  These invoices should outline specifically what you complained about, and the service manager should allow you ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Throwing Out Invoices? You Could Be Throwing Out $$$!", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/throwi ng-out-invoices-you-could-be-throwing-out /" });

Going it alone? Watch Out!
2009-02-18 17:46:00
We are getting a lot of calls recently on the 1-800-LEMON LAW hotline from folks who think the State and Federal laws are cut and dry, want to fight on their own, and just want some advice on how to move forward.  Unfortunately, if the Lemon Laws were as cut and dry as they seemed, there would ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Going it alone? Watch Out!", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/going- it-alone-watch-out/" });

Bang Bang Bang Goes The Tranny?.
2009-02-06 20:26:00
We are receiving many calls on the 1-800 LEMON LAW hotline from folks who are suffering significant transmission problems, where the vehicle is having troubles going from one gear to another.  Most notably, we have taken several Ford Explorer cases this week. In two of these cases, they were in for transmission repair significant times under warranty ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Bang Bang Bang Goes The Tranny….", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/bang-b ang-bang-goes-the-tranny/" });

Upfront Fees??? Forget it!
2009-02-06 19:39:00
I know we have covered this before, but I need to cover it again.  Regardless of whether Kimmel & Silverman handles your claim or not, you should NEVER pay any upfront fees or retainers to a consumer attorney in any case dealing with lemon laws, warranty laws, or dealer fraud. The laws are written in a way ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Upfront Fees ??? Forget it!", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/upfron t-fees-forget-it/" });
More About: Car Buying , Lemon law

Hindsight is 20/20
2009-02-04 21:47:00
“If I only knew then what I know now….”  It’s a standard phrase that we all tend to say now and again.  Two calls we received today on the 1-800 LEMON LAW hotline certainly cement the fact. The first call came from a woman who purchased a certified pre-owned BMW in Philadelphia.  So far, so good, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Hindsight is 20/20", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/hindsi ght-is-2020/" });
More About: Car Buying

Buying A Car? Choose New vs. Used.
2009-01-30 22:21:00
Looking to buy a car?  Would you believe that in today’s economy, it may be better to purchase a new car than a pre-owned one?  Lemon Law Attorney Craig Thor Kimmel discussed the pros of buying a new car with Michelle Buckman of Fox 29 News today.  The interview, which was taped at the Philadelphia ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Buying A Car? Choose New vs. Used.", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/buying -a-car-choose-new-vs-used/" });

Recall Alert: Dodge Trucks, Yamaha
2009-01-27 23:21:00
We have a few important recalls to share courtesy of our friends at US Recall News: Chrysler is recalling 32,865 2008-009 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 cab chassis pickup trucks equipped with Powers & Son Steering Linkage.  There is an issue which could result in loss of steering control and the restricted ability to turn the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Recall Alert : Dodge Trucks , Yamaha", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/recall -alert-dodge-trucks-yamaha/" });
More About: Motorcycles

Cherry Hill Triplex Suit Hits Consumerist
2009-01-20 23:32:00
The Consumerist , one of our favorite consumer news sites, has reported on Kenneth Hammels’ victory against Cherry Hill Triplex.  You can read all about it by clicking here.  Of course, in addition to being very proud of being featured, we always love to read the comments people post. Congratulations Mr. Hammel! SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Cherry Hill Triplex Suit Hits Consumerist", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/cherry -hill-triplex-victory-hits-consumerist/" });

Used Car Buyers, Beware of Flood Damage!
2009-01-20 23:26:00
When college student and Kimmel & Silverman client Ryan Robinson purchased the car of his dreams, a 2007 Ford Mustang with 13,000 miles, he had no idea he was stepping into a puddle of problems. However, even though the carfax was clean, Robinson found his car turned out to have previously been flooded.  He has filed suit ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Used Car Buyers , Beware of Flood Damage !", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/used-c ar-buyers-beware-of-flood-damage/" });

Does a drip make you flip?
2008-10-03 00:27:00
As the rain has been pouring down this past week, the calls have been pouring into 1-800 LEMON LAW . We have been successfuly resolving a large number of water leak claims recently, especially in General Motors SUVs.  But, GM drivers are not alone; I just took a call from a gentleman who has been in 7 times ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Does a drip make you flip?", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/gmc-ac adia-water-leak/" });
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Outside Lemon Law? Try the Mag Moss Act.
2008-05-22 22:04:00
On Your Side: Car Issues  by Jim Donovan PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ? Are you having mechanical problems with your car? While state lemon laws can help, some Federal laws are designed to protect you too. In fact the Magnuson-Moss Act may be your best bet. Jan Jeffries bought a certified pre-owned Jaguar about a year ago. ...
More About: Lemon , Silverman , Lemon law

Philadelphia City Council Passes Used Car Lemon Law Bill
2008-05-20 17:43:00
At 1-800-LEMON LAW, we receive countless calls from folks who purchased a used car and ended up being taken for a ride.  Sometimes the car has a salvage title, or it will not pass inspection, or it just falls apart.  Many times, these distressed drivers have little or no protection under the State and Federal Laws we work with. Now, Mayor Nutter’s consumer advocate Lance Haver is working hard to change that in Philadelphia . This past Monday, The Philadelphia City Council has approved a lemon law bill for used cars, and if that bill becomes law, drivers will have 72 hours to get their car checked out by a mechanic following the purchase.  If the car is not drivable, the dealer will either have to fix the problem or allow the consumer to return the car for a full refund.  This is a bill whose time has come, according to Kimmel & Silverman Founding Attorney Craig Thor Kimmel. “In Philadelphia, used car sales occur with greater frequency than in less populated area...
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Ford Recalls 650,000 Trucks
2008-05-16 22:47:00
DETROIT (Reuters) — Ford Motor (F) is recalling more than 650,000 of its top-selling F-150 pickups as well as a Lincoln-branded truck because of a problem with the brake hose that could cause the vehicles to lose braking power.The automaker has recalled 2005 and 2006 model year Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT trucks, according to the recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on its website Wednesday.Ford trucks covered by the recall are equipped with 5.4-liter engines. The brake hose on those trucks can detach from an intake manifold, causing the driver to lose the “assist” function that provides additional power to the brakes, according to the safety notice.The trucks could still be stopped with remaining braking power but it would require drivers to apply “more force to the pedal,” Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood said.He said Ford had received reports of 11 minor accidents but no injuries because of the brake hose defect.The sw...
More About: Trucks

1-800-LEMON-LAW to sponsor Alex’s Lemonade Stand Telethon on KYW 3
2008-05-13 21:10:00
Philadelphia, PA - 1-800 LEMON LAW, the Nationally-recognized Lemon Law and Consumer Advocacy Firm of Kimmel & Silverman, will sponsor a live telethon benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer. The live, call-in special will air from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on KYW TV, the Philadelphia CBS affiliate. The Foundation is named in honor of Alexandra Scott, a brave little girl who ultimately lost her life to cancer at the age of eight. Four years prior to her passing, Alex developed her own way to raise funds so that other children would not have to endure what she had suffered. She opened a lemonade stand on her lawn and all the monies would go toward cancer research. Her parents, Liz and Jay Scott, have carried on Alex’s legacy, devoting their lives to raising awareness and funds for cancer research. The telethon kicks off the 5th annual ALSF Lemonade Days, a 3-day national event where volunteers host lemonade stands throughout the Country, all raising monies to ...
More About: Sponsor , Lemonade Stand

Turn to 10! and win free gas courtesy of 1-800 LEMON LAW
2008-05-13 21:10:00
Attention TV viewers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware– Think you know everything about the lemon law?  Test your knowledge and you could win a $50 WAWA gas card.  Watch the 10! show the next five Thursdays at 2pm on NBC10 for your chance to win.  Share This
More About: Lemon , Free , Turn , Lemon law

Who are you dealing with & what are you waiting for?
2008-04-18 17:44:00
We are very proud of our website. Since it’s inception over ten years ago as the first site dealing specifically with lemon law and breach of warranty rights, we have provided information to more than 20 million visitors.  We have been recognized by many organizations for providing comprehensive and useful information to both distressed ...
More About: Waiting , Silverman , Lemon law

The Magnuson Moss Warranty Act: A hidden gem most consumers do not know abo
2008-04-10 23:29:00
Certainly, we have all heard of the lemon law at one time or another.  Every State has one and they are designed to protect car owners when their ride turns sour.  But, what if you fall outside the lemon law provisions?  Perhaps, you live in Pennsylvania, and your problem occurred at 13,000 miles, rather ...
More About: Hidden , Moss , Warranty , Consumers

Pittsburgh Lemon Law Attorney to Participate In Seminar on Women Lawyers Re
2008-04-03 22:20:00
Christina Gill Roseman, Managing Attorney of Kimmel & Silverman’s Pittsburgh office will be participating in a free seminar on women attorneys who want to reenter the job force after taking time off to raise a family.  “Just A Detour: Tips on How to Off-and On-Ramp Successfully” is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Commission ...
More About: Women , Lawyers , Lemon

Attention Jeep Owners: Has a leak gotten you ?all wet??
2008-03-21 19:36:00
We are seeing a lot of 2008 Jeep Wrangler and Patriot vehicles with water leaks.  Regardless of whether you have a hard top or a soft top, this should not be happening, no matter what your service manager says.  If your Jeep has been leaking, and you have been in three or more times ...
More About: Chrysler , Leak , Attention , Owners

Heading out to a ?once-in-a-lifetime? dealership event to buy a car? Watch
2008-03-21 19:30:00
Attention viewers in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley: You see the advetorials in the Philadelphia Inquirer and receive the solicitations in the mail.  It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event at a local dealership, with pricing and financing deals that are so unbelievable, they can’t even print the terms. Sounds a like a great deal, right?  STOP.  Before ...
More About: Watch , Event , Lifetime , Heading

Lemon Law Attorney Bob Silverman Honored in NJ Attorneys Poll
2008-03-21 17:51:00
Congrats to New Jersey Lemon Law Attorney Bob Silverman , who has been honored as a New Jersey Super Lawyer for the fourth year running.  Throughout the State, attorneys were asked to vote for the most effective attorneys they have personally observed in action, with the top vote getters being named Super Lawyers. Only five ...
More About: Poll , Lemon law

Honda Accord Tops The List for Quality Used Cars
2008-03-19 19:19:00
 By Jacqueline Mitchell, Forbes.com Think about a used car and you might think junky, dirty and old. But another market is catching the attention of savvy buyers who want updated rides without paying new-car prices. These certified used or certified “pre-owned” (CPO) vehicles have been inspected and refurbished by the manufacturer and are backed by extended ...
More About: Cars , Honda , Tops , List , Used Cars