If the manufacturer fails to conform the vehicle to the warranty after a reasonable number of attempts to repair these defects, the Florida Lemon Law requires the manufacturer to buy back the defective vehicle and give the consumer a purchase price refund or a replacement vehicle.
The Florida Lemon Law does not
cover defects that result from accident, neglect, abuse,
modification or alteration by persons other than the
manufacturer or its authorized service agent. DO NOT DELAY in
reporting a problem as this may cost valuable time and
protection.
Consumers should KEEP RECORDS of all repairs and maintenance. A
written repair order should be obtained from the service agent
(dealer) for each examination or repair under the warranty. The
consumer should note the date the vehicle was taken in for
repair and date he or she was notified that work was completed.
Odometer mileage when the vehicle was taken to the shop and when
it was picked up after repair should also be noted. Consumers
should keep all receipts or invoices for payment of expenses
related to the purchase/lease of the vehicle and to any repair.
What remedies are available to
me if my vehicle cannot be repaired?
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you have the right to
request that the manufacturer either repurchase or replace your
vehicle. If the manufacturer is unwilling to provide either of
these remedies, the lemon law gives you the right to an
arbitration process.