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I purchased a new 2024 Dodge Durango last April, and since then, it has spent 33 days in the shop due to an unidentified and unresolved electrical issue. The vehicle has died while driving on May 19th, June 6th, and June 11th, and needed towing on two occasions as it wouldn't restart. Despite... View More

answered on Jul 7, 2025
We get a lot of questions regarding the Texas "Lemon" Law in the Q&A forum. I usually have to explain to the inquirer that the "Lemon" law only applies to new vehicles, etc.
In this case, you actually probably do have a valid "Lemon" law claim. The Texas... View More
I live in Texas and purchased a car with a Missouri title. Soon after I got it running, I was involved in an accident, and the car was deemed a total loss. Unfortunately, I've not been able to transfer the title to my name because it was stolen, and the current titleholder is in prison and... View More

answered on Jun 20, 2025
If the vehicle was stolen when it was "sold" to you, you probably cannot get a bonded title or get the insurance company to release the funds to you. Your remedy for unknowingly buying a stolen vehicle is to sue the individual or company that sold you the vehicle.
Be... View More
I purchased a used car from Autonation and bought a warranty through Veratas, which covers up to $10,000. Six months later, I've discovered it requires three times its worth in repairs, including major transmission issues, despite assurances from the salesman that the car had passed a 50-point... View More

answered on Jun 10, 2025
Maybe if the sale was not "as-is." Take you sale documents, your warranty documents, repair receipts, and any outstanding repair estimates to an attorney who practices in the area of consumer law in or near the county where you purchased the car. Most will provide an initial... View More
I purchased a 2019 Dodge Charger from a dealership. Initially, I was informed the price was $19,000, so I offered $12,000 cash. Eventually, I paid $12,503. Shortly after driving about 30 miles, the check engine light came on. I later found that the vehicle was listed online for $12,995. The car has... View More

answered on Jun 5, 2025
The lemon law only applies to new vehicles.
When a person buys a vehicle "as-is", the buyer is are accepting the vehicle in whatever condition it is in with all defects, known or unknown, and acknowledging that they alone are responsible for inspecting the vehicle to ensure it... View More
I have a car that has been sitting on a dealer lot for 4 months now waiting for a part. It is out of warranty. The car happens to be a Chevy volt which stopped being produced in 2019 and may be related.
Since the beginning I have been in contact with both the dealership and GM. At this... View More

answered on Feb 6, 2025
You are correct that there is no specific time limit. A part may never become available. Theoretically, a US car manufacturer must provide parts for their cars for at least ten years from the date of manufacture. The Chevy Volt was a spectacular failure, selling fewer than 70,000 units. Many of... View More
After signing bill of sale got approval of credit my bank financing I find online doc through DMV for efile of vehicle test detail mytxcar.org the car was here prior to my going to dealership_ and my history report states " title brand" through tax office here.

answered on Jun 25, 2024
Was shipping the vehicle from another state a "material" part of your agreement, or was it only incidental? Fraud typically involves a misrepresentation of a MATERIAL fact. Did you justifiably rely on the vehicle being shipped from another state for some reason? How did that reliance... View More
In 2021, I purchased a car from a dealership. A year later, in 2022, I was in an accident that totaled the car. I returned to the same dealership to purchase another car. After having the new car for only four hours, I discovered a potential roach infestation. I contacted the dealership, and they... View More

answered on Jun 1, 2025
That’s an awful situation to be put in, and you have every right to feel wronged. In Texas, car dealerships are bound by the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), which protects consumers from being misled or sold defective products under false or unfair conditions. Selling a car with a known... View More
I took my car to a dealership in December 2024 for a warranty repair. After fixing the original issue, my car has had ongoing unrelated problems, and it's still not fixed. I didn't receive a loaner vehicle for the first two months, but afterward, I was given various new loaner cars to... View More

answered on May 14, 2025
You're not wrong to feel cornered by this situation—what started as a warranty repair has turned into an unfair burden on you. If the windshield damage happened from a random rock strike while you were using the loaner vehicle as intended, this is generally considered a no-fault incident.... View More
I purchased a car from a "buy here, pay here" dealership 2.5 weeks ago, and have experienced major issues with it since. The car overheats, leaks oil, and I had to buy 4 new tires. My vehicle is still under the dealership's 1,000-mile or 30-day warranty. When I communicated these... View More

answered on Apr 12, 2025
It sounds like you're dealing with a frustrating situation, especially given the car’s serious issues so soon after purchase. Since the vehicle is still within the dealership’s 1,000-mile or 30-day warranty, the first step is to put your request for repairs or resolution in writing. This... View More
When I was sold the car. Within 30 days I let the dealership know that it was something wrong with the vehicle. I took my car back to them several times and they denied the extended warranty stating that they couldn't do anything about it was a electrical problem. After I file a lemon law... View More

answered on Dec 10, 2024
You should still file a Lemon Law complaint. If you meet the eligibility criteria, it is the manufacturer (not the dealer) who may be obligated to buy the new motor vehicle back from you.
https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/consumer-protection/lemon-law
The dealership has had the Yukon for more than 30 days. They have since ordered a New engine and a New radiator for it. I have asked for a timeline/repair completion date and no one can provide that information to me. Can I file a claim under the Lemon Law? The dealership did provide a loaner car... View More

answered on Jun 19, 2024
Maybe. Check out the requirements to file a Lemon Law claim on the Texas DMV website: https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/consumer-protection/lemon-law
You might meet the 30-day test or the serious safety hazard test.
I bought a Tahoe from a car lot traded it in to same car lot they got me in a vehicle and transmission went out and I had only paid one payment they took car back and trying to make me make payments without a vehicle

answered on Oct 16, 2023
The Texas Lemon Law has very clear and specific requirements. You should review the public summary on the State website here: https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/consumer-protection/lemon-law
The Lemon Law does not affect your obligation to make payments to your lender or financing company... View More
I own one of the vehicles included in the case and am about to be out $5000 for repairs to the transmission.

answered on Jun 17, 2023
Contact the lawyers representing the plaintiff class.
If you have an actual documented transmission failure and a decent back story, they might want to include you as a named plaintiff to get a better settlement for the class.
maximum amount of economic damages I can sue for? In my demand letter can I ask for double the cost of the truck back or in my suit if it goes to court? I am prepared to send my demand letter today, I am just unsure of all the damages I can ask to recover. I am doing this without an attorney so I... View More

answered on May 5, 2023
You can ask for whatever amount you like. Awards of damages for mental anguish vary depending upon the facts and circumstances presented by the evidence to the jury.
A decent rule of thumb for settlement purposes is no more than 1.5x the amount of your medical expenses for whatever bodily... View More
I've missed multiple days of work doe to this and the dealership keeps trying to find a way to squeeze money out of me even though I haven't been able to work due to this

answered on Mar 28, 2023
Typically, when you lease a brand new car, it comes with a warranty from the manufacturer. Most commonly, any manufacturer authorized service center can provide warranty service. Most dealerships which sell that manufacturer’s cars have authorized service centers.
If the dealership... View More
My girlfriend bought a car from a small car lot and 6 months later the engine blew. She still owes $11,000. They want $4000 to repair the engine. They won't tell us what is wrong with the engine just that we need to pay them to fix it. Is there anything we can do?

answered on Feb 11, 2023
You should consider taking the vehicle to another mechanic for a second opinion given the size of the repair estimate.
I need help with getting the interlock removal form that was signed to release the device so i can obtain my license

answered on Feb 6, 2023
You may be able to go to court and ask the PO for the the form
Have tried to resolve amicably. Car in shop 26 days out of the 45 I have owned it. Since it was purchased with 1000 miles CPO "as is" it does not qualify for buyback according to MBUSA.
I spent 130k and car does not drive nice. So while I prepare a lawsuit, want to paint on car,... View More

answered on Jan 28, 2023
Since a car can only be a “lemon” if it was purchased new, you could be sued for business disparagement if your sign deters a prospective customer from purchasing a car from the dealership.
Most used cars are sold as-is, meaning the buyer is not relying on anything the seller may have... View More

answered on Nov 11, 2022
Yes, if you purchased a new automobile from a dealership, you may be able to file a "Lemon Law" complaint. The complaint procedure is overseen by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
The requirements and procedure are described in layman's terms on its website at... View More
I purchased a used vehicle from a private seller. The check engine lights were on when buying the car, and he informed me it was the car struts. He told me if I replaced them, that would fix the problem. He also said there was a warranty on the vehicle. So I bought the car and replaced the struts.... View More

answered on Oct 14, 2022
Most used cars are sold as-is. When you purchase a car “as-is” that means you are not relying on anything the Seller may have told you about the condition of the car.
But if this one wasn’t sold as-is, you likely can sue the Seller for fraud to recover the cost of repair as well as... View More
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