Lemon laws exist to protect customers from unsafe vehicles. These laws enforce manufacturers' warranties on all types of new vehicles. This means that a manufacturer must repair, refund, or replace a vehicle that qualifies as a lemon. However: customers must notify the dealer of the problem and give the manufacturer a fair chance to repair it. If the customer does not follow this procedure, they will not be eligible for a replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price. Our experienced Florida lemon lawyers are here to answer all your questions about vehicle warranties so you can enforce your [...]

Can you sue a car dealership using the Florida Lemon Law? This is actually two questions. Can you sue a Florida car dealership? Yes, under some circumstances, but you will not be suing under the Lemon Law. Understanding the distinction is important if you choose to exercise your legal rights. How Can You Sue a Car Dealership in Florida? There are limited circumstances that allow you to sue a car dealership in Florida. One is if you are injured on their property. The other is if you believe the dealership made fraudulent claims when it sold you a new or [...]

Can you return a new car in Florida? In nearly all cases, the answer is no. Some states have a 5-day return period for new car purchases, which provides immediate relief if your new car has serious deficiencies. Florida does not have a return period for new cars. If your new car has problems, your only options are to get it fixed, convince the dealership to buy it back from you (sometimes at a steep loss), or use the Florida Lemon Law to enforce the vehicle warranty. Florida Law on Returning a Car Florida law does not have a specific [...]

Some people are reluctant to file a Lemon Law Claim because they do not understand how the process works. They fear that they will have to go to court or spend a lot of time documenting the claim. They may be concerned that the courts are stacked in favor of car dealers, and that filing a claim is a waste of time and money. As an attorney who has processed hundreds of successful Florida Lemon Law claims, I know the process and requirements well. Here is how the Florida Lemon Law works, and what you will experience if you file [...]

Your vehicle may be spying on you, according to recent reporting from The New York Times. Citing General Motors vehicles, an investigation found that cars were sending data on driver behavior back to the manufacturer, who then sold it to LexisNexis, a data brokerage. LexisNexis then sold that data to auto insurance companies, who, in some cases, used it to raise rates on their customers. To General Motors’ credit, they vowed to stop selling data to LexisNexis after the Times story broke, but the damage had already been done to some customers. Other manufacturers may still be selling data to [...]

Headline-grabbing Ford Expedition problems may leave you thinking you have a lemon. The law is not on your side. You may believe your Ford Expedition is a lemon due to recent headlines, including a recall issued for 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models due to a risk of engine fires. If that doesn’t make a Ford Expedition a lemon, what does? Owners have been told to park the vehicles outdoors while they wait for repairs, and a class-action lawsuit has been filed against Ford Motor Company. If you own a Ford Expedition and it is giving you trouble, you [...]