The lemon law in Houston, known as the Texas Lemon Law, applies to most passenger vehicles that have a defect that significantly impairs the vehicle’s safety, use, or value. While the lemon law in Houston covers both new and used vehicles, the defect must be covered by the original written warranty when it’s first reported to the manufacturer.
The easiest way to determine if you have a lemon is to take our free online Lemon Test. Find out in 60 seconds or less if you qualify.
What Should I Do If I Think I Have a Lemon?
If your vehicle has an eligible defect, you must give the manufacturer a reasonable chance to repair the problem. A “reasonable chance” usually means four repair attempts or two repair attempts for a defect that presents a serious safety hazard. However, vehicles that have been out of service for repairs for 30 days or more also qualify as lemons, regardless of the number of repair attempts.
Before you can file a claim, you must also send a formal notice of the issue to the manufacturer—a step that our attorneys will take for you. After doing so, the manufacturer will have one final chance to repair your vehicle.
If the manufacturer fails to correct the problem after this final repair attempt, your vehicle is considered a lemon. At this point, you can file a claim. However, you must do so within 6 months of:
- The original warranty is expiring
- 24 months of ownership
- Driving 24,000 miles in the vehicle
For this reason, we always suggest reaching out to our Houston-serving lemon law lawyers as soon as you suspect you have a lemon. We understand that the fine print of the lemon law in Houston can be tricky. We make the process simple, straightforward, and stress-free.
We’re Proud to Be the Lemon Law Lawyers Houston, Texas Trusts
Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Center® is an accomplished consumer law firm that has helped tens of thousands of Americans earn the compensation they’re owed. Here are just a few reasons to trust us as your lemon law lawyer for your Houston claim.
Accomplished Consumer Law Firm
Krohn & Moss, Ltd. has fought successfully for the rights of Houstonians in virtually every kind of lemon law case you can imagine. And over the last 30 years, we’ve helped resolve over 60,000 lemon law cases nationwide.
Positive Attorney-Client Relationships
We offer the experience of a national law firm paired with the friendly, personal attention of a smaller office. With our team on your side, you can rest assured that you’re in the very best hands.
No Fees Unless We Win or Settle Your Case
We work hard to make pursuing a lemon law claim worth it for every one of our clients. As a client at our firm, you won’t owe a retainer fee, and we don’t charge unless you win or settle your case.
Federal Statutes Can Offer Even Greater Protection
Most Houstonians rarely think about their rights as consumers. But when a defective vehicle jeopardizes your finances, you must know your rights and act to protect them. Fortunately, consumers who don’t qualify for a claim under the state lemon law often do qualify under the Federal Lemon Law, also known as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
This statute provides even greater consumer protections for individuals who have purchased or leased a faulty vehicle. This means that if your vehicle’s defect surfaced after 24 months or 24,000 miles of use, you may still be entitled to compensation. In fact, under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, you generally have four years after the first failed repair attempt to file a claim.
Still, we recommend reaching out to one of our lemon law attorneys serving Houston as soon as possible. The sooner we hear from you, the sooner we can determine the best approach for your case.
Reach Out to Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Today
Whether you’re commuting along I-45, navigating traffic near The Galleria, or driving through Midtown or Memorial, you need a reliable vehicle to get around town.
If you live in Houston, our lemon law attorneys are here to help you understand your rights and determine whether your vehicle qualifies for relief under state or federal lemon laws. Schedule a free case review today to put yourself in the best position to pursue the recovery you’re entitled to.
