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You bought a new car in Houston expecting reliability — not repeated breakdowns and mounting repair bills. If your vehicle has persistent defects that the dealership can’t fix, you may be driving a lemon. Under Texas law, you may be entitled to compensation, a replacement, or a refund. At The Perazzo Law Firm, we help Houston drivers enforce their rights under the Texas Lemon Law. We offer bilingual service, contingency‑based representation, and deep knowledge of the state’s auto warranty protections. You pay nothing unless we win.
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What Is the Texas Lemon Law?
The Texas Lemon Law is codified in Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2301 and is administered through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). It protects consumers who purchase or lease new motor vehicles from Texas dealers and suffer defects covered by the manufacturer’s warranty that cannot be remedied after repeated repair attempts. Once eligible, manufacturers must either repurchase, replace, or repair the vehicle, less a reasonable allowance for use.
Does My Vehicle Meet Houston’s Lemon Law Criteria?
Your vehicle may qualify under the Texas Lemon Law if:
- It’s new (or a demonstrator) and covered by the manufacturer’s written warranty.
- A defect arises during the warranty period or within 24 months/24,000 miles (whichever comes first).
- You have given the dealer or manufacturer repeated attempts to repair the same defect.
- The defect still persists, substantially impairing the vehicle’s use, value, or safety.
- You provided written notice to the manufacturer, giving them a final chance to repair before filing a formal complaint.
Certain tests presume eligibility, such as:
- Four‑Times Test: If you have had four repair attempts for the same defect within the first 24 months or 24,000 miles.
- Serious Safety Hazard Test: If a defect presents serious safety risk and you’ve had two unsuccessful repair attempts.
- 30‑Day Test: If the vehicle has been out of service for repair for a cumulative 30 days or more during the coverage period.
What Relief Can You Pursue as a Houston Lemon Law Claimant?
If your vehicle qualifies, possible remedies include:
- Refund: The manufacturer must buy back the vehicle at the original price, plus taxes, title, and fees, minus a mileage deduction.
- Replacement: The manufacturer may replace it with a comparable new vehicle (same model or equivalent) with all options intact, minus mileage.
- Repair: The manufacturer may be required to attempt further repairs or fix the defect permanently.
- Reimbursement: Incidental and consequential expenses, such as towing, rental car costs, and lost use may be recoverable.
- Attorney’s fees: The law allows prevailing claimants to recover legal fees and costs from the manufacturer.
What Houston Drivers Should Do If They Suspect a Lemon
- Keep all repair orders, invoices, and service records
- Document the defect: symptoms, conditions under which it appears, any photos/videos
- Provide detailed descriptions to the dealer, keep the written communications
- After repeated failed repairs, send a written notice to the manufacturer demanding a final cure
- If unresolved, file a Texas Lemon Law complaint with TxDMV (there is a $35 filing fee)
- Prepare for a hearing (administrative or via Office of Administrative Hearings)
- Consult an experienced Houston Lemon Law attorney to guide and advocate for you
Why Houston Needs a Lemon Law Lawyer Like Us
- Local insight into the Houston market, dealership practices, and vehicle usage
- Bilingual service — we assist English and Spanish speakers
- Contingency representation — no fees unless we win
- Full-service representation: from documentation, notice, hearing, to litigation
- Strong negotiation and litigation skills to pressure automakers
Serving Houston & Surrounding Areas
We accept cases across the Houston metro, including Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, Pasadena, Baytown, Pearland, and beyond. Wherever you purchased or leased the vehicle in Texas, we can represent your claim.
Call To Action
Don’t stay stuck with a defective vehicle. If you believe your car is a lemon, act today.
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