What to do when Your Vehicle is a Lemon
Don't fall into the Texas Lemon Law administrative proceeding trap. The experienced team at the Law Office of Richard Tomlinson handles Texas lemon law cases and other car warranty issues under the federal Magnuson-Moss Act. We also fight for consumers with other problems with new or used car deals, including wrongful repossession, consumer leasing and deceptive trade practices.
Texas consumers who purchase a new car or a used car that is still under its original manufacturer’s warranty that turns out to be a lemon are protected. Texas Lemon Laws provide remedies including getting your money back or a getting a replacement auto at no cost. If you have a valid lemon law complaint, it is also possible to recover at least some of your attorney’s fees from the manufacturer.
We can help you pursue a refund or a replacement of any of these types of lemon vehicles:
• Cars
• Trucks
• Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs)
• Mini-vans
• Vans
• Recreational Vehicles (RVs)
• Boats
• Motorcycles
• All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
In order for Texas residents to prove their Texas lemon law case, they’ll need a complete record of the vehicle’s repair history. Here’s what you need:
• Keep records of all repair work orders.
• Check on any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for your vehicle. These are alerts or instructions from the manufacturer to the dealership about defects or repairs in certain models.
• Ask the mechanic to write your TSB request on the repair order.
• Document your observations of the vehicle’s performance, including time, date and descriptions of what happened.
When they see you have done your homework on lemon law, specifically Texas lemon law, the vehicle manufacturer may be willing to work with you. However, if you continue to meet resistance, don’t give up. Manufacturers often don’t back down because they don’t expect you to fully take advantage of your Texas lemon law rights. They don’t expect you to be aware that it’s possible to recover at least some of your attorney’s fees from the manufacturer if you have a successful claim.
The Texas Lemon Law can be a valuable tool in the hands of knowledgeable consumer law attorneys. So if you're a Texas consumer stuck with a lemon and a car manufacturer that won't stand by its product, contact the Law Office of Richard Tomlinson.
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