Vehicle History Reports in Texas
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Consumer Protection
Texas Lemon Law
Texas has a strong lemon law (the Texas Lemon Law) covering new vehicles within 24 months or 24,000 miles. After four repair attempts for the same defect or two attempts for a serious safety defect, or 30 cumulative days out of service, the consumer can file a complaint with the Texas DMV. The state runs its own hearing process, and the manufacturer must comply with the decision.
Title History
Texas Title Branding Rules
Texas brands titles as Salvage, Rebuilt, Flood, Non-repairable, and Prior Salvage. The TxDMV requires a state-authorized inspection before issuing a rebuilt title. A Rebuilt title in Texas carries a permanent Prior Salvage notation. Texas is particularly strict about flood damage branding due to hurricane risks.
Official Resources
Texas DMV VIN Check
The TxDMV provides online title and VIN history checks through their webDEALER system. County tax offices can also provide title information. The Texas DPS performs VIN inspections for salvage vehicles.
Insurance Rules
Texas Total Loss Threshold
Texas does not use a fixed percentage. Insurers use the TLF method, declaring a total loss when the estimated repair cost exceeds the actual cash value. However, any vehicle with damage costing more than 100% of ACV must receive a salvage title.