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Florida’s Lemon Law is also known as the Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act. Overseen by the Attorney General’s lemon law division, it helps individuals who have purchased or leased a defective vehicle.
The manufacturer’s warranty must cover the vehicle’s defect(s) to be eligible for a claim. And the defects must be repaired within a reasonable number of attempts. If your vehicle qualifies, you’ll be entitled to a refund or a replacement vehicle at your option.
The Lemon Law protects consumers who purchase or lease a defective vehicle.
You might be owed a refund or a replacement vehicle at your option.
Our attorneys provide you with the best chance to win your case.
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To qualify as a lemon under the Florida Lemon Law, your vehicle must have a “non-conformity” or defect that substantially impairs its use, value, or safety. The defect must also be covered by the manufacturer’s original warranty. If you’ve given the manufacturer a reasonable number of attempts to repair the issue, but it still isn’t fixed, you likely have a lemon!
The Lemon Law in Florida considers three repair attempts to be “a reasonable number.” Regardless of the number of repair attempts, your vehicle can also qualify as a lemon for being out of service for repairs for 15+ days.
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New vehicles
Demonstrator vehicles
Cars
Passenger trucks weighing less than 10,000 lbs
For a successful claim, you MUST report your vehicle’s defect within the Lemon Law Rights Period—the first 24 months of vehicle ownership. Once this period expires, you have an additional 60 days to request arbitration.
Thus, it’s important to act fast. The sooner you act, the greater your chance of a successful recovery. So, contact our team today if you purchased or leased a vehicle that’s not working as it should.
25
Months
OR
18,000
Miles
of the original vehicle delivery date
If your vehicle turns out to be a lemon, you’ll receive two options for compensation: a refund or a replacement vehicle. Importantly, you can choose your remedy!
The Florida Lemon Law can apply to many possible vehicle defects including:
Engine problems
Transmission shifting issues
Suspension pulling concerns and noises
Brake noises
Electrical system errors
Infotainment system failures
Fluid leaks
Warning lights
And many more
The Florida Lemon Law does not cover used cars, but the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act provides supplemental protection.
The Federal Lemon Law covers vehicles, both new and used, for the entire duration of the vehicle’s warranty.
The vehicle’s non-conformity must still be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Turning Your Lemon into Lemonade
If your vehicle turns out to be a lemon, you’ll choose between two options for compensation—a refund or a replacement vehicle. In addition to a refund or replacement vehicle, you may receive reimbursement for your expenses throughout the process, like repair costs and attorney’s fees!
In addition to a refund or replacement vehicle, you’ll receive reimbursement for any collateral or incidental charges. These might include registration fees, repair costs, and vehicle rentals for times your car was in for repairs.
You won't owe any attorney’s fees unless we win or settle your case. And if you don’t win your lemon law arbitration, we can appeal your case to a court of law. And when you win a lemon law case in court, the manufacturer is required to pay for your attorney’s fees. This can make pursuing a lemon law case even more worthwhile.
While there isn't a set compensation rate, you can anticipate a fair recovery if your vehicle fails to work as it should. Different factors will affect your final settlement amount. These can include your car's brand, model, age, purchase price, type, number of defects, warranty terms, and total mileage.
We have assisted more than 8,000 individuals across Florida, holding manufacturers accountable for their defective vehicles.
Approximately 99% of our cases settle without going to trial.
We provide free case evaluations and only charge attorney’s fees when we settle or win your case.
When we win in court, we hold the manufacturer responsible for your attorney’s fees so you don’t have to pay.
During your case evaluation, we will discuss your vehicle, its defect(s), and any repair efforts you’ve already undertaken. We’ll also explain the claim process thoroughly and address any questions you have.
If you have a valid claim, we’ll start developing your case to ensure that you’re set up for success. Once we get your paperwork in order, we’ll notify the manufacturer in writing about the defect. We must then provide them with one final repair attempt. If the issue persists, we’ll begin the manufacturer’s state-certified informal dispute settlement program.
If the manufacturer doesn’t have a dispute settlement program, or if they do not decide the dispute within 40 days of filing, we will escalate your case to the Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board. However, in many cases, we settle before this point.
At the end of a successful claim, you’ll receive your choice of a refund or replacement vehicle. In the rare case that you’re unsatisfied with the Arbitration Board’s decision, we can appeal the decision in a court of law. If we win your case at this stage, the auto manufacturer must pay for your attorney’s fees and compensate you for your lemon.
Don’t Wait To Pursue Compensation
While it’s possible to file a lemon law claim yourself, you’ll have a far better chance of securing a successful outcome with an experienced attorney. Plus, you won’t owe any attorney’s fees upfront—you only pay when we win or settle your case!
We make hiring a lemon law attorney in Florida affordable. Here’s how: we don’t charge our clients anything upfront. We only get paid if we win or settle your case. In the rare event that we’re unsuccessful, we cover our costs, and you’ll pay us nothing.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, the Florida Lemon Law applies to leased vehicles in certain situations. While the lemon law can be tricky, our lawyers make the process easy. During your free consultation, we’ll review your situation and let you know if you have a case.
The Florida Lemon Law only applies to new vehicles, but if you have a used car, our lawyers can likely still help. In these situations, we can turn to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a federal law that provides additional protections for used vehicles, for the entire duration of the warranty.
Yes, Florida’s lemon law applies to recreational vehicles (RVs). However, only certain parts of the RV are covered by this law. Typically, parts within the living facility are not covered, while parts integral to the vehicle are. Our lawyers can review your RV defect and tell you whether or not you have a case.
Typically, the law defines “a reasonable number of repair attempts” as three attempts. Additionally, if the vehicle is out of service for repairs for a total of 15+ business days, it’s presumed to be a lemon.
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