Texas lemon law help when your car keeps failing

How many repair visits count in Texas?

Texas counts 4 repair visits for the same defect under Texas's lemon law. Tell the service writer when a defect feels unsafe, and make sure it is on the order. Get a written repair order every time, even when the dealer says nothing was found.

How many days in the shop?

The other test is time in the shop: 30 days in total, and they do not have to be in a row. Write the drop-off date and the pick-up date on every visit. The repair log adds the days up for you.

The problem must first show up within 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first, per the Texas rule. A car delivered on January 1, 2025 leaves that window on January 1, 2027. The window is when the defect must first appear; the deadline to file is a separate clock, and your attorney checks both on the call.

The time limit to file, in Texas's own words: 6 months.

Texas also asks for written notice to the carmaker. In the state's words: written notice (preferably by certified mail) of the defect and at least one opportunity to cure. Your attorney sends it the right way.

Does Texas lemon law cover used cars?

A used car in Texas may be covered if it is still under its warranty. A used car sold with a written warranty can also go under the federal warranty law in every state.

What Texas lemon law gives you back

A Texas hearings examiner can order a buyback, a replacement or a repair if the defect still exists. With a buyback, a charge for the miles you drove comes off your refund. Your attorney works out the refund from your contract.

Texas also has an arbitration option for owners. Your attorney tells you whether it helps your case or hurts it, so call before you file. More on lemon law arbitration.

Who pays your Texas lemon law attorney?

The federal warranty law lets an owner who wins recover reasonable attorney fees. That is why the case review is free and there is no fee unless you win. More on what a lemon law lawyer costs.