Florida lemon law help when your new car keeps failing

How many repair visits count in Florida?

Florida counts 3 repair visits for the same defect under Florida's lemon law. Tell the service writer when a defect feels unsafe, and make sure it is on the order. Get a written repair order every time, even when the dealer says nothing was found.

How many days in the shop?

The other test is time in the shop: 30 days in total, and they do not have to be in a row. Write the drop-off date and the pick-up date on every visit. The repair log adds the days up for you.

The problem must first show up within 24 months, per the Florida rule. A car delivered on January 1, 2025 leaves that window on January 1, 2027. The window is when the defect must first appear; the deadline to file is a separate clock, and your attorney checks both on the call.

The time limit to file, in Florida's own words: 60 days after the expiration of the Lemon Law rights period.

Florida also asks for written notice to the carmaker. In the state's words: written notification, by registered or express mail to the manufacturer. Your attorney sends it the right way.

Does Florida lemon law cover used cars?

Florida has no lemon law for used cars, so a car you bought used is not covered. A used car sold with a written warranty can also go under the federal warranty law in every state.

What Florida lemon law gives you back

If your car cannot be fixed, you may get a replacement or full refund, minus a charge for miles driven. Florida sets a refund formula, so the buyback calculator can run your numbers.

Florida also has an arbitration option for owners. Your attorney tells you whether it helps your case or hurts it, so call before you file. More on lemon law arbitration.

Who pays your Florida lemon law attorney?

The Florida statute lets an owner who wins recover attorney fees from the carmaker. That is why the case review is free and there is no fee unless you win. More on what a lemon law lawyer costs.