The “Lemon Law” protects consumers that have purchased a vehicle that has a significant defect that cannot be fixed. All states have their version of the Lemon Law, in Texas, if the new car is seriously flawed the purchaser has the right to a replacement car or a refund of the purchase price. It may sound straightforward but getting satisfaction can be difficult, always maintain all service records and correspondence and keep in mind you may need the assistance of a Texas Lemon Law attorney.
What is considered a lemon in Texas?
For a vehicle to qualify as a lemon, there are three tests that it must pass including the number of attempts that were made to rectify the same fault, the time the vehicle has been unavailable for use by the owner and whether the defect is such that it creates a serious safety hazard.
The owner will have to prove that there were four attempts made to fix the fault over a two-year or 24,000-mile period. The car must have been out of service for 30 days minimum over the two years, 24,000-mile period and the defect must be so severe that it is life-threatening. If the defect is life-threatening, only two attempts must have been made, not four.
What is your recourse if the manufacturer will not comply?
The Texas Lemon Law is such that the vehicle manufacturer is obliged to give you a new vehicle or refund your money. To get restitution, you have to file a complaint with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. In the event the manufacturer refuses your claim, it may be necessary to hire a Texas Lemon Law attorney to help. A knowledgeable attorney can help you to avoid damaging your case and help you get a positive settlement.
As the Lemon Law is complex, you may find that having a Texas Lemon Law Attorney can help you get a positive settlement of your claim. For a listing of Lemon Law attorneys in Texas, you are invited to visit Lemon Law America.
