Although the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protects Floridians who purchased used cars, the Florida Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act only applies only to new vehicles. Regardless of which law provides the protection, what matters is that YES, a consumer who purchases a used lemon in Florida may be entitled to compensation. The federal Lemon Law does not distinguish between new and used vehicles. As long as the vehicle’s defect is first reported during the warranty period, it’s covered by the law. Plus, you have up to five years from the date of the breach of warranty to file a claim. [...]

YES, the Florida Lemon Law applies to leased vehicles. Just be aware that refunds for lessees are limited to the amount paid into the lease. The law is designed to make you whole by refunding your losses. Thus, you can’t profit by collecting a refund for the purchase price of the vehicle if you lease a lemon.

The Florida Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act is the official name of the Florida Lemon Law. It provides expansive protection to the purchasers and lessees of defective motor vehicles. To qualify for compensation under the law, consumers must first give the manufacturer an opportunity to repair the defect. If the manufacturer does not repair the defect after a “reasonable number of attempts,” the consumer is entitled to a refund or replacement. But in most cases, the consumer will need to take legal action to collect what they’re owed. Before filing a lawsuit, consumers must try to resolve the matter via [...]

Yes, Florida’s Lemon Law protects consumers who purchase or lease defective vehicles. If manufacturers are unable to repair warrantied defects, the law compels them to provide consumers with a choice of a refund or a replacement vehicle.