After an unreasonable amount of repair attempts were attempted to repair a defective transmission on the client's new 2014 pickup truck, client received a brand new 2014 pickup truck with the same options. It was resolved prior to the court arbitration date.

Airbag light defect. With a full size adult sitting in the passenger seat, the vehicle's airbag light remained on. When the vehicle's airbag light is on, the airbag will not deploy in the event of an accident. Manufacturer bought the vehicle back prior to suit and refunded the client their money.

2011 sports car with an engine overheating defect. Manufacturer rebuilt and replaced the engine under warranty. Manufacturer argued that Plaintiff was racing the subject vehicle and therefore due to his misuse and abuse, Manufacturer was not liable for a breach of warranty as the warranty does not cover misuse or abuse. Manufacturer further argued Plaintiff's misuse was demonstrated by the evidence of two (2) accidents with the subject vehicle, the tires on the subject vehicle were replaced at twenty thousand (20,000) miles, Plaintiff's driver's license was suspended twice in the last year. Plaintiff was able to demonstrate that the vehicle still suffered from an overheating defect after the engine replacement and demonstrated that Plaintiff's actions could not be the cause of the defect. An arbitration panel awarded plaintiff's expert number of twenty (20%) for the diminution in in value of the subject vehicle due to the defects that were not repaired in a reasonable time under the warranty.

Client attended an informal dispute arbitration program (BBB or NCDS) without an attorney and lost their case. Client then called Timothy Abeel & Associates and we were able to resolve the case shortly after suit with the manufacturer. Client received a repurchase (full refund) and return of the vehicle.

Client's vehicle suffered from a water leak coming from the vehicle's roof, but the problem and repairs were reported outside of the lemon law period. Although outside the lemon law period, client received a cash settlement for the loss in value of the Jeep.

Client's vehicle suffered from a transmission shudder/grinding noise/lack of power. Client's vehicle suffered from a well known clutch/transmission defect. Manufacturer failed to honor the warranty and attempted to hide repairs to the vehicle. After seven (7) months of discovery work by our office, client received a full refund of her down payment, monthly payments and their loan was paid off after return of the vehicle.