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For your new car to be considered a lemon in Florida, it must meet these criteria:
If your car meets these criteria, please reach out to Jonathan Schwartz, your Florida lemon law expert, to learn more about getting a new car or reselling your vehicle to the manufacturer.
When you are not willing to return the lemon you bought to the dealership and get another car of equal value, you have the option to have the car bought back by the manufacturer after it is determined to be a Florida lemon. You might think of the buyback as a refund of the purchase price of the car. However, that is not always the case. In Florida, the manufacturer can deduct part of the purchase amount of the car that would be considered an offset for the mileage on the vehicle at the time of the first lemon law issue.
To determine the mileage for the use of the lemon, divide the sales price of the car by 120,000 (the max mileage allowed before the vehicle is considered a lemon in Florida), then multiply the number by the number of miles driven. The total is the mileage allotment that can be deducted from the total purchase price of the vehicle and would be considered full compensation for the buyback.
If you are thinking about a buyback of a Florida lemon vehicle, please contact Jonathan Schwartz, the premier Florida lemon law Attorney.
How does Florida’s Lemon Law work and what does it cover?
Florida’s Lemon Law, officially known as the Florida Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, protects consumers who buy or lease new vehicles with significant defects. If a vehicle has a recurring issue that the manufacturer fails to fix after a “reasonable number” of repair attempts, the consumer may be entitled to a refund or a replacement.
Before taking legal action, consumers are required to try resolving the matter through the manufacturer’s informal dispute resolution process (usually arbitration). This involves submitting documentation and giving the manufacturer a final chance to repair the issue. If the dispute isn’t resolved in arbitration, the consumer can take the case to court.
The law covers new vehicles and some motor vehicles like RVs (but not their living facilities). Salvage vehicles and cars without warranty are not covered.
Are used cars protected under Florida’s Lemon Law?
Florida’s state Lemon Law only applies to new vehicles. However, used cars can still be protected under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, as long as the defect is reported during the vehicle’s warranty period.
So if you buy a used car and it still has a valid manufacturer or dealer warranty, and a defect appears during that time, you may still have a case. This federal law doesn’t care whether the vehicle is new or used — it focuses on whether the warranty is active and whether the defect was properly reported.
What steps do I need to take to file a Lemon Law claim in Florida?
If your vehicle qualifies and the manufacturer fails to fix the defect after multiple repair attempts, you need to:
An attorney can help handle these steps and increase your chances of a successful outcome.
Can I use the Lemon Law in Florida if my car is leased?
Yes, leased vehicles are covered under Florida’s Lemon Law — as long as the defect appears during the lease and meets the same conditions as a purchased vehicle.
However, keep in mind: if you’re leasing, your refund is limited to the amount you’ve paid into the lease. You won’t be refunded for the full vehicle value since you don’t own the car.
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