After over a decade (since 1992) of Congress’ passage of a nationwide database that tracks lemon and stolen cars, the tracking system still remains to be completely implemented. The Justice Department, the governmental body responsible for overseeing the program, cites that the primary reason for non-implementation is money. The Justice…
While driving through Austin, Texas and listening to the radio in my Toyota Rav4 several months ago, I heard a public service announcement (PSA) about the “Texas Lemon Law“. Apparently, the Texas Department of Transportation (DOT), the administrative body that is responsible for adjudicating Texas Lemon Law claims between the…
The single most important information that consumers need to know about the Texas lemon law is the deadline to filing a timely claim. Unfortunately, the law does not require car dealers or manufacturers to affirmatively disclose this information. Therefore, new car buyers often find themselves ineligible for the Texas lemon…
Recently, the Philly Burbs posted a brief question and answer section addressing the fact that Philadelphia’s lemon law does not apply to used or preowned vehicle, regardless of the manufacturer’s certification status. The article recommends that used or preowned car buyers should check the vehicle’s history by going to carfax.com…
Robert Russo, the former lemon law unit director of New Jersey now leads New Jersey’s Consumer League. Russo is also a (former) mayor of Montclair, NJ and a former political science professor at Rutger and Montclair State University. The Consumers League of New Jersey is a statewide consumer advocacy and…
Continuing on with the theme of cars that perform beyond the call of duty, today we look at a particular Toyota Hilux. Top Gear, a BBC automotive show, recently set out to test the commonly held belief that Toyota trucks are extremely durable. Top Gear is known for its creative…
Many of us have bought used or pre-own cars (I have bought three in Dallas Texas) and had the experience of wondering if the price you were paying was fair, or if the car was a lemon under the Texas lemon law. Back in 1970, economist George Akerlof examined this…
When you buy a new car, how long should you expect it to last? If you purchased a new car and it is a defective lemon and you are negotiating with the manufacturer for a settlement, the issue of how much value you have received from the car will arise.…
At my Dallas based law office, I often refer to the Texas lemon law as the manufacturer’s lemon law, because it is arguably apparent that the law favors car manufacturer more than consumers. For example, the mileage deduction that the manufacturers are entitled to in the event of a repurchase…
A consumer in Missouri is suing British car manufacturer, Aston Martin, for selling him a defective lemon car. His theory of recovery is derived from Missouri Lemon Law, federal warranty laws, and state consumer protection laws. Like most of my clients throughout Texas ranging from the Houston, Austin, Laredo, and…