Monday, March 3, 2014
How to File a Florida Auto Lemon Law Claim
If you buy a car in Florida and believe it to be a lemon, you may be able to get restitution through the states Lemon Law. Before you can make a claim, your vehicle must meet certain requirements. Floridas Lemon Law applies only to new vehicles. Used or certified pre-owned vehicles are not covered.
Instructions
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Confirm that the vehicle was purchased in Florida. If you purchased a car in another state and moved to Florida, the Florida Lemon Law does not apply. Vehicles purchased out of state are covered under the Lemon Law of the state in which the vehicle was purchased.
2Determine if your vehicle is covered by Florida Lemon Law. The law covers new leased or purchased private passenger vehicles. It does not cover vehicles over 10,000 pounds, motorcycles, mopeds or the living portion of recreational vehicles. The living portion of recreation vehicles includes systems such as plumbing, generator, rigerator or any other part of the RV not used for transportation.
3Document the vehicles defect and service attempts to repair the problems. To file a successful Lemon Law claim in Florida, you must have written proof of the attempts to repair the malfunctioning part. In addition to maintaining records of the cars repairs, keep track of the number of days the vehicle was in the repair shop. Once the vehicle has been in the repair shop for over 15 cumulative days (it doesnt have to be 15 days in a row), its time to take it to the next step.
4Notify the manufacturer of the automobiles defect. After passing the 15-day repair milestone, send a letter to the manufacturer to notify it of the problem. You can either compile your own letter and send it with copies of your repair documentation, or use the Florida Defect Notification form available for download from the Florida attorney generals website (see Resources). Send the letter via certified mail and request a return receipt.
5Submit the auto for inspection. Once the manufacturer is notified of the Lemon Law defect, it has the option to inspect the vehicle and attempt try to repair the problem. If the manufacturer cannot repair the problem, you can choose to receive a und or a replacement vehicle.
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