Car Lemon Law Texas

Car Lemon Law in Texas at a Glance

Each State in the United States has each of its own type of lemon law, with the goal to protect consumers from getting stuck to a problematic vehicle. The law requires vehicle manufacturers to provide a mandatory warranty to newly purchased cars. They should offer either a new vehicle or a refund if the consumer purchased a lemon car. The law also requires the manufacturer to compensate buyers within the first year or 12,000 of miles after purchasing an irreparable car. If you seek counseling about this law, Allen Stewart has a team of dedicated lawyers to help you.

Buying a Car
Purchasing a vehicle is a major and a necessary decision to most Americans. It is a complex and time-consuming matter that involves signing a contract, planning for financing, and the knowing your vehicle warranty. It requires proper preparations and understanding every aspect that should be considered. You also have to be aware of the important procedures and by law protections available when purchasing a new vehicle.

Car Lemon Law Texas
The term lemon is referred to a vehicle that has recurring problems, irreparable issues, and a substantial impairment that hinders the vehicle to function as it should be. The lemon Texas law covers the first year or the first 12000 miles of a new vehicle that fails to perform and is beyond its applicable warranty.

The car is considered a lemon if the same issues persist after more than four attempts of getting it fixed. A vehicle is also considered a lemon; if a car is deemed unsafe, hazardous and is life-threatening after more than two attempts to fix, also if the vehicle has been out of service - for more than 30 days but still within the first 24,000 miles or 24 months from purchase.

The lemon law makes the car manufacturer accountable in replacing the lemon car or giving a full purchase price refund. The lemon law was authorized by Texas Legislature in 1983 and was held to be valid in 1985 after a court appeal. The Motor Vehicle Division, as well as the Motor Vehicle Board by Texas Department of Transportation, administer the lemon law.

Formal hearing and mediation of the Motor Vehicle Division under the lemon law have resolved most of the complaints made. The complainants either received replacement, repair or repurchase of vehicles, cash refunds, and other necessary support.

Finding your Lawfirm
Consumers have to keep in mind that the state laws are changing constantly, and it is ideal to contact a law firm with dedicated lemon law attorneys for legal advice.

In addition to the lemon law, there is also a federal law - the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The act protects all Americans and enables them to seek legal advice with less financial difficulty. The act is of great assistance to both lawyers and client's in pursuing legal claims and get compensated under the car lemon law in Texas. Here at Allen Stewart, it is our pleasure to be of service to those in needs.