Lemon Law Attorney - St. Petersburg, Florida

Understanding Florida’s Lemon Law

The Florida Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, also known as the Florida Lemon Law, covers problems and nonconformities with new and leased vehicles. These problems must affect the car’s use, safety, or value. The law ensures that consumers receive the protections they deserve.

The Florida Lemon Law says that manufacturers must fix these vehicle problems within the first 24 months of ownership. If they cannot fix the issues, they should offer a refund or a replacement. To qualify, you need to file a claim within 2 years and 60 days of your purchase or lease of the vehicle. Acting early leads to the best outcome.

How a Lemon Law Attorney Can Help

Navigating the complexities of state Lemon Laws can be overwhelming. Our Florida Lemon Law lawyers practicing in St. Petersburg take care of every step. We help you file your claim and negotiate with manufacturers. We understand the nuances of both state’s Lemon Law and federal Lemon Laws, ensuring your case is in expert hands.

With our help, you can:

• Enforce your vehicle warranty rights.
• Hold manufacturers accountable for not only violations of the lemon law, but also for breach of warranty.
• Pursue claims under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act provides even broader protections than the Florida Lemon Law. This law lets us file claims long after the Lemon Law Rights Period ends. This helps us address a manufacturer’s failure to fix any defect during the warranty period. Still, acting as soon as possible provides you with the best chance at securing compensation.

Does Your Vehicle Qualify?

The Lemon Law requires that the vehicle have a substantial defect that affects the use, value, or safety of the vehicle. This defect must persist after a final repair attempt by the manufacturer or authorized dealer. The qualifications for a Lemon Law claim vary by state, but the law covers new and leased vehicles in Florida.

You may have a valid Lemon Law claim if:

• Your vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative days
• The defect persists after three or more repair attempts
• The manufacturer fails to fix the issue after the final repair opportunity

Benefits of Filing a Lemon Law Claim

Krohn & Moss, Ltd. will work with you to obtain a settlement of your choice, which may be one of the following three outcomes:

1. Repurchase: The manufacturer may buy back the defective vehicle and refund what you have paid towards the vehicle, including all finance interest charges and sales taxes, less a reasonable statutorily calculated offset for your use of the vehicle.
2.  Replacement Vehicle: The manufacturer may replace the vehicle with a comparable model valued up to 105 percent of the MSRP of your vehicle.
3. Compensation: You may receive monetary compensation as an alternative to the manufacturer repurchasing or replacing your vehicle, in order to compensate you for how much you overpaid for your vehicle.

The Lemon Law aims to make sure that manufacturers keep their vehicle warranty promises. It also helps ensure that consumers get reliable vehicles.

Common Lemon Law Filing Issues

Our lemon law attorneys practicing in St. Petersburg have extensive experience handling cases involving:

• Engine and transmission problems
• Steering and suspension defects
• Electrical system malfunctions
• Brake and steering issues
• Persistent warning lights
• Faulty air conditioning systems
• And much more

If you have any of these or similar problems and the manufacturer does not fix them, contact us for a free case review.

Why Choose Krohn & Moss, Ltd.?

At Krohn & Moss, Ltd., we’ve been helping clients navigate state Lemon Laws for almost three decades. Here’s why clients trust us:

• 60,000+ Success Stories: Our attorneys have successfully resolved thousands of Lemon Law claims.
• Free Case Review: We offer a no-obligation consultation to evaluate your case.
• BBB A+ Rating: Our commitment to excellence has earned us a top rating from the Better Business Bureau.