Have you purchased or leased a new vehicle in the state of Florida? If so, then you are covered under the full protection under Florida’s Lemon Law. The law was designed to provide vehicle owners with the right to arbitration for complaints, which can result in a replacement vehicle or even a full refund. Keep in mind though it only pertains to new vehicles, Florida’s lemon law does not cover used vehicles. Dependent on how your vehicle is specifically affected, the manufacturer will generally refund your money or replace the vehicle if they cannot repair it within a certain amount of time or within a certain number of repairs.
Eligibility under Florida’s Lemon Law
Your vehicle will only be considered to be a lemon under the law if any of the following happen happens within two years within the day of you taking delivery, which is considered to be the lemon law rights period:
* Whatever the defect is, it must substantially impair the safety, value, or use of the vehicle,
* There must’ve been at least three tries at repairing said defect, and
* Your vehicle must have been out of service due to said defect for at least 15 days or more.
If these apply, there is a form that is to mailed to the manufacturer, not the dealer. This form is called a Motor Vehicle Defect Notification form and must be sent by express or registered mail. In order to be certain that your meeting all the exact requirements fully, it is wise to consult with an attorney. You will find the any reputable lemon law attorney will not charge you a fee, their fees are typically paid by the manufacturer upon the settlement of your claim. Contact Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Center® so that they can help you negotiate a fair settlement with the manufacturer of your vehicle.
