Buying a vehicle should be an exciting and stress-free experience. However, there are times when a vehicle turns out to be a lemon, leaving the owner with constant repairs and frustrations. This is where a Texas auto lemon law lawyer can help.
Contact Auto Lemon Lawyer for a free consultation and learn how our legal professionals can help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
Over 30 years of experience handling lemon law cases have given Kevin R, Duck, and the legal team at Auto Lemon Law award-winning insights into how to win auto lemon law claims in Texas.
Our successful track record boasts over 450 clients and more than $10 million recovered from the pockets of automakers responsible for ensuring safety, reliability, and quality in their vehicles.
Personalized, compassionate, and comprehensive legal representation are the core tenets of our law firm. That’s why we work tirelessly to ensure our clients receive the best possible outcome in their case.
Our convenient Plano office location allows English and Spanish speakers in the city to access our legal services.
Can’t make it in because your car is a lemon? No problem. Kevin R. Duck and the legal team are available online or by phone for your free consultation.
In Texas, those who purchase or lease a new vehicle have certain protections under the state’s lemon laws. These laws are designed to protect consumers from vehicles that have substantial defects or recurring issues that cannot be repaired within a reasonable number of attempts.
Under the Texas Occupations Code §2301.601, a lemon is defined as a vehicle that has:
Unsure whether Texas lemon law covers your vehicle? Contact Auto Lemon Law Firm to schedule a free consultation.
To qualify for protection under Texas lemon laws, claimants must meet specific requirements including but not always limited to:
Eligible new, used, owned, and leased vehicles may qualify under Texas lemon laws if they meet these requirements, including:
Despite meeting all criteria, the most critical aspect of eligibility requirements is the statute of limitations.
In Texas, you must file a claim within six months of:
Determining if you meet the eligibility requirements requires undergoing a painstaking process. You could lose out on your chance for compensation if you do this yourself.
Don’t risk your financial future over a lemon. Contact Auto Lemon Law in Texas for efficient, compassionate, and comprehensive legal assistance with your case.
Texas allows eligible consumers to recover their vehicle’s full purchase or lease price.
You may recover additional damages such as:
The value of your case depends on multiple factors, including the severity of the defect, the number of repair attempts made, and the impact it had on your daily life.
Considering that a new car in Texas costs upwards of $42,000 and court fees can total thousands of dollars, it is essential to have an experienced Texas auto lemon lawyer working to secure maximum compensation.
Under Texas lemon laws, the manufacturer must be given a reasonable number of attempts to repair the defect before the vehicle can be considered a lemon.
This means that they have been provided with an adequate amount of time and opportunity to fix the issue.
In most cases, four or more repair attempts for the same defect or two or more repairs for a severe safety hazard are considered reasonable.
However, this can vary depending on the specific circumstances of your case.
It is essential to keep records of all repairs and communication with the manufacturer to ensure a strong case for compensation.
Our Texas auto lemon lawyers can guide you through this process and help you gather the necessary evidence to support your claim.
Any defect or condition that substantially impairs your vehicle’s use or market value and that the manufacturer’s warranty covers may qualify under Texas lemon laws, including but not limited to:
Even if you don’t think your vehicle qualifies, consult an experienced lemon law attorney in Texas to explore all possible options.
Auto Lemon Law exclusively focuses on lemon law cases in Texas. We are dedicated to fighting for the rights of consumers who bought or leased defective vehicles within the past four years.
Practice areas we handle include:
No matter what type of vehicle you have, if it meets the eligibility requirements for Texas lemon laws, our team can seek the compensation you deserve.
Texans deserve to have reliable and safe vehicles, and when manufacturers fail to uphold their end of the bargain, our experienced auto lemon lawyers are here to help.
If you believe your vehicle may qualify under Texas lemon law, contact Kevin R. Duck and the team to schedule your free consultation online or at (877) 902-1144.
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In some limited instances, the manufacturer may repurchase the vehicle. In most cases, a cash award will be the remedy. Typically [80%] recovery is anywhere 5% to 15% of the purchase price. The range depends on the number of repairs, nature of the repairs. mileage on the vehicle and days out of service. In some instances, the damages will exceed 15% due to the extent of the defect, circumstances and days out of service.
The law provides that if the buyer proves a manufacturing defect with vehicle that the manufacturer is liable for the buyers’ attorney fees. Part of our investigation and evaluation process is to identify manufacturing defects. When we proceed, we are confident we can prove a manufacturing defect. Thus, we seek our attorney fees from the manufacturer. If a settlement can be reached, the fees will be part of the settlement agreement. If the case goes to trial, the fees will be part of a verdict or order. Either way, you are not required to pre-pay fees, pay a retainer or pay fees in the event we fail to make a recovery on your behalf.
Texas laws that address motor vehicle warranties include: 2301.601- 2301.613 (“Texas Lemon Law”) 15 USC 2301, et seq. (“Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act”), Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code and, Texas Business and Commerce Code Section 17.01, et seq. (Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act).
We represent consumers in federal courts pursuant to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and are admitted in all Texas Federal Courts.
A rebuttable presumption that a reasonable number of attempts have been undertaken to conform a motor vehicle to an applicable express warranty is established if: the same nonconformity continues to exist after being subject to repair four or more times by the manufacturer, converter, or distributor or an authorized agent or franchised dealer of a manufacturer, converter, or distributor and the attempts were made before the earlier of: the date the express warranty expires ; or 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first, following the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to the owner.
A manufacturer, converter, or distributor that is unable to conform a motor vehicle to an applicable express warranty by repairing or correcting a defect or condition that creates a serious safety hazard or substantially impairs the use or market value of the motor vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts shall reimburse the owner for reasonable incidental costs resulting from loss of use of the motor vehicle because of the nonconformity or defect and: replace the motor vehicle with a comparable motor vehicle; or accept return of the vehicle from the owner and refund to the owner the full purchase price, less a reasonable allowance for the owner’s use of the vehicle, and any other allowances or refunds payable to the owner.
The Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act is a United States federal law (15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.) that governs warranties on consumer products. The law does not require any product to have a warranty (it may be sold “as is”), but if it does have a warranty, the warranty must comply with this law. The law was created to fix problems as a result of manufacturers using disclaimers on warranties in an unfair or misleading manner and provides consumers with remedies for violation of express and implied warranties.
A consumer may maintain an action where any of the following constitute a producing cause of economic damages or damages for mental anguish: (1) the use or employment by any person of a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice that is:(A) specifically enumerated in a subdivision of Subsection (b) of Section 17.46 of the TDTPA; and (B) relied on by a consumer to the consumer’s detriment; (2) breach of an express or implied warranty.
A consumer may maintain an action where any of the following constitute a producing cause of economic damages or damages for mental anguish: (1) the use or employment by any person of a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice that is:(A) specifically enumerated in a subdivision of Subsection (b) of Section 17.46 of the TDTPA; and (B) relied on by a consumer to the consumer’s detriment; (2) breach of an express or implied warranty.
When it comes to dealing with a defective vehicle, commonly referred to as a “lemon,” the expertise of an Auto Lemon Lawyer like Mr. Duck is invaluable. Mr. Duck’s impressive 28 years of litigation experience in the field of consumer law, including Lemon Law and other consumer laws, positions him as a leading expert in this area. His successful track record in representing thousands of motor vehicle owners speaks volumes about his dedication and proficiency in handling these complex Lemon Law cases.
Mr. Duck has not only provided his Lemon Law clients with adequate representation, but he has also secured substantial compensation for these clients. The millions of dollars collected from automobile manufacturers for the his Lemon Law clients purchased highlight his ability to navigate through the intricate legal landscape. This success is a direct result of his comprehensive understanding of Lemon Law and other related consumer laws.
Mr. Duck’s approach to these cases is tailored to not only achieve legal success but also to alleviate the emotional and financial burden that comes with owning a defective vehicle. The combination of his deep legal knowledge in Lemon Law and other consumer laws, along with his commitment to his clients, makes him an exceptional choice for anyone facing issues with a defective vehicle.
*We represent consumers in federal courts pursuant to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and are admitted in all Texas Federal Courts.*
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