Texas Lemon Law Attorneys

Although the Texas Lemon Law does provide consumers with an opportunity to exchange their lemon for a refund or a replacement vehicle, it does not allow them to simply return their vehicle as if it were a bad piece of fruit. All vehicle sales in Texas are final. Returns must be awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation or agreed to as part of a settlement.

At Krohn & Moss, Ltd., we only get paid if you do. Plus, if we win your case as a breach of warranty claim under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the manufacturer will be required to pay your attorneys’ fees! In such cases, our clients receive exceptional representation and the pleasure of billing the car company for our help.

However, some clients stand to gain a greater recovery if we argue their case under the Texas Lemon Law as opposed to the federal one. If you’re dissatisfied with the ruling from the hearing examiner for your Texas Lemon Law claim, you may file an appeal in a district or appellate court. And those courts have the power to award you attorneys’ fees in addition to the compensation for your lemon itself.

In any case, you’ll never have to write a check when you hire Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Center® for your Lemon Law case. We only charge for our services if you prevail. In other words, we will only get paid if you do.

The Texas Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Board and Motor Vehicle Division administer Lemon Law cases in the state. Because of this, the process of filing a Lemon Law claim in Texas is slightly different than doing so in other states.

In Texas, you begin the process by filing your complaint with the DMV. A case advisor from the DMV will then attempt to mediate a resolution between you and the manufacturer. Outside of Texas, this process isn’t typically run by the State. Instead, manufacturers often establish informal dispute resolution procedures, which must conform to specific regulations and be administered by independent third parties.

Yes, the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act allows you to hold manufacturers responsible for any defective products that sell for $10 or more. Like the Texas Lemon Law, the federal Act requires you to provide the manufacturer with a reasonable number of attempts to repair the product before you can make a claim. But in some cases, a single repair attempt may suffice.

So, as soon as you suspect you may have a lemon, reach out to us for a free case review. If you have a legitimate claim, we’ll be happy to represent you. And remember we don’t get paid unless you do. Plus, if we win your case under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the manufacturer will have to pay your attorneys’ fees in addition to your recovery!

Yes, Texas has a lemon law that’s administered by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. The law primarily covers new motor vehicles that have a substantial, warranty-covered defect. It gives consumers the opportunity to request an appropriate remedy from the manufacturer, like a repair, repurchase, or replacement.

The Texas Lemon Law was designed primarily to cover new cars. However, if you have a used car that’s still under the manufacturer’s written warranty, or it was under warranty when the issue first surfaced, you may have a valid lemon law claim. If your used vehicle doesn’t qualify under the Texas Lemon Law, you may have recourse under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. This is a Federal law that expands upon the protections provided in the Texas state law.

To qualify under the Texas Lemon Law, you must file your complaint within 6 months of the warranty expiring, 24 months of receiving the vehicle, or 24,000 miles—whichever comes first. This is often called the “24-month/24,000-mile rule.” Even if your car is still having problems, missing that deadline could keep you from qualifying. That’s why it’s crucial to reach out to a lemon law attorney as soon as you start having repeated problems with your vehicle. However, if you are past this time frame, the federal lemon law allows you four years from the date the manufacturer breached your warranty to pursue a claim.

The Lemon Law in Texas is a state consumer protection law that helps people who buy or lease new vehicles that turn out to be defective. It gives the consumer the right to ask for a repurchase, replacement, or repair if the vehicle has repeated issues that the manufacturer doesn’t fix after a reasonable opportunity to do so.

Yes, the Texas Lemon Law was created primarily for new cars and demonstrator vehicles that are under warranty. It covers vehicles with defects that create a serious safety hazard or substantially impair the use or market value of the vehicle. Additionally, some used cars may qualify if the original manufacturer’s warranty was still active when the defect first surfaced.

Texas does not have a “cooling-off” period for car sales, which means you usually can’t return a car unless the dealer explicitly offers a return policy. However, if the vehicle has significant, warranty-covered problems, you might qualify for a repair, repurchase, or replacement under the Texas Lemon Law.

The “30-day” part of the Texas Lemon Law refers to one of the ways you can prove your car is a lemon. If your vehicle has been in the shop for a total of 30 or more days and the issue is still not fixed, it’s typically considered a lemon. Keep in mind that the issue in question must be significant and covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

Texas does not have a used car return law. Once you buy a used car, the sale is final. Most used vehicles are sold “as is,” which means the buyer is responsible for any repairs. However, you may pursue a remedy from the manufacturer if your used car is still under the original warranty and meets the remaining criteria of the Texas Lemon Law.

In Texas, the lemon law process starts when you file a complaint with the Texas DMV. The state then reviews your case, and if it meets the legal standards, you may be offered a replacement vehicle, a refund, or another resolution. The process is designed to offer a quicker, less costly solution than filing a lawsuit. If you’re not satisfied with the outcome at this stage, you may file a lemon lawsuit.

To begin the complaint process, you must complete and submit a lemon law complaint form, which can be found on the TxDMV website. A filing fee—typically around $35—is required with your submission. Along with the form, you’ll need to provide documentation such as your sales or lease contract, detailed records of all repair attempts, and a timeline of events outlining the problems you’ve experienced and how the manufacturer or dealership responded.

The TxDMV may then schedule a hearing where you and the manufacturer will present your sides of the case. If the hearing officer finds that your vehicle qualifies under the Texas Lemon Law, they may order a repair, replacement, or refund. If the lemon law process through the TxDMV does not lead to a resolution, or if the decision is not in your favor, you may pursue a lawsuit in civil court.

It’s highly recommended that you consult a Texas lemon law attorney in these cases. An experienced attorney can assess whether your case meets the legal criteria, assist in gathering additional evidence, and help file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations.