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Defective vehicles that are not able to be repaired are known as "lemons." Vehicle manufacturers must repair, und or replace them in the state of Minnesota.

Duty to Repair

Dealers must repair the vehicle if it fails to conform to express warranties, regardless of the expiration of the warranty or the passage of two years after original delivery date.

Duty to Refund or Replace

Dealers in Minnesota must either replace the vehicle with one of similar value, or und the purchase price within 30 days. The amount is reduced by the lower of ten cents per every mile driven, or ten percent of the original purchase price. Buyers may opt for unds.

Presumption of Non-conformity

If the vehicles braking or steering completely fails to operate, the vehicle is presumed to fail its warranty conformity. The failure must be likely to cause death or serious bodily harm.

Required Consumer Language

Lemon law in Minnesota dictates that buyers must notify dealers, in writing, of any vehicle defects. They must allow the dealer the chance to repair the vehicle, and may submit claims to arbitration.

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

1

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.

2

Determine 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.

3

Document 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.

4

Notify 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.

5

Submit 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.