Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Lemon Law and The Lemon Lawyers

The Lemon Law in Texas is a state law that helps consumers who have bought or leased new vehicles and are facing repeated problems with warranty repairs. The law requires manufacturers to repair, replace, or refund a vehicle if it is found to be a "lemon" – meaning it has substantial defects affecting its use, value, or safety, and these defects have not been fixed after a reasonable number of attempts.

In Texas, you must file a Lemon Law complaint within 24 months following the purchase of the vehicle or within 24,000 miles driven, whichever comes first. It's crucial to file the claim as soon as you realize your vehicle might be a lemon.

Owners or leases of new vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles, that are still under the original factory warranty qualify for compensation under the Texas Lemon Law. The vehicle must have been purchased or leased in Texas.

To file a Lemon Law claim in Texas, you need to submit a complaint to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). This can be done online or via mail. You’ll need to provide documentation of your vehicle's problems, repair attempts, and any communications with the manufacturer or dealer.

Texas Lemon Law primarily covers new vehicles. However, some used vehicles may still be covered if they are still under their original manufacturer's warranty and meet other specific criteria of the law.

The Texas Lemon Law doesn't specifically provide a "return" period. Instead, it focuses on repair attempts. If the vehicle is deemed a lemon, the manufacturer must repurchase or replace the vehicle.

In many cases, if your Lemon Law claim is successful, the manufacturer is required to cover reasonable attorney fees. However, fee arrangements can vary, so it's important to discuss this with your lawyer beforehand.

The Texas Lemon Law is administered by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV).

If your case isn't covered by the Texas Lemon Law, you may still have other legal resources such as warranty claims under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a federal law, or other state consumer protection laws. Contact The Lemon Lawyers today about additional options that may be available to you.