Lemon-law claims generally come down to the same things: repair attempts, days out of service, and whether you're still inside the eligibility window. Organize those facts and get a free letter outline; the full demand letter is in the $39 Case Pack.
| Eligibility window | 24 months following the date of original delivery ('Lemon Law rights period') |
|---|---|
| Repair-attempt presumption | 3 repair attempts |
| Days-out-of-service presumption | 30 days |
| Citation | Fla. Stat. ch. 681 (Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act), §§ 681.102-681.118 |
Source: Fla. Stat. ch. 681 (Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act), §§ 681.102-681.118
Florida's Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act requires a manufacturer to repair a vehicle that does not conform to its warranty when the problem is first reported during the 24-month Lemon Law rights period. After three unsuccessful attempts to repair the same nonconformity, the consumer must give written notice by registered or express mail to allow the manufacturer one final repair attempt. Separately, if the vehicle is out of service for repairs for a cumulative 15 or more days, the consumer must send written notification, which creates a presumption of a reasonable number of attempts once the total reaches 30 cumulative days (60 days for a recreational vehicle). Once the presumption is met, the manufacturer has 40 days to repurchase the vehicle and refund the purchase price less a reasonable offset for use, or replace it with an acceptable vehicle. The consumer has an unconditional right to choose a refund over a replacement. Mandatory arbitration through a certified manufacturer program or the state-run New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board is generally required before filing suit. Only new vehicles are covered; used vehicles fall outside Chapter 681.
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