is there a website with any information about a lemon law pertaining to used vehicles?

Question

my husband recently purchased a used truck from a person who buys from auctions and individuals and resales for profit.  he was recently in an accident in Houston, Tx, when his brakes locked up and he was unable to avoid rearending the person in front of him.  Upon checking the brake system, he took off the front passenger side wheel and the brakes fell to pieces on the concrete.  We now know why his brakes failed.  He had only purchased this truck 2 or 3 weeks before the accident.  He has also changed several parts under the front and rear end, the motor mounts and the steering system {pump and lines}.  Someone told us there is a law stating that all steering and brakes are to be in 100% operating order when a vehicle is sold or traded and that it falls under a lemon law.  We are seriously considering seeking legal action but do not want to go before a lawyer without some knowledge of the right or wrong of this situation.

Answer 1

Yes, Absolutely.

Here it is at the Texas Dept of Transportation

www.dot.state.tx.us/services/motor_veh…

OR

www.dot.state.tx.us/news/003-2006.htm


I hope this is what you are looking for,

Good Luck

Answer 2

Generally, the lemon laws refer to new vehicles only, except that:  Your used vehicle may be covered under the Lemon Law. If your used vehicle is still covered by the manufacturer’s original warranty (not an extended service contract), or if the problem started while under warranty and it continues to exist, repair assistance of the warranty-related problem may be available to you.

Since this was a used truck from an individual, it was no doubt sold "as is" and you will have no recourse.

See http://www.dot.state.tx.us/services/moto… for the full text of the Texas Lemon law.