Florida Car Purchase Rights

Summary

If you bought a car in 2018, floridas lemon law may not apply as it covers new vehicles within the first 24 months. However, you can review your purchase contract for warranty terms, file a complaint with the florida department of highway safety and motor vehicles, or consult a consumer protection attorney for legal action. The florida department of highway safety and motor vehicles handles complaints related to dealerships. Visit their website to file a complaint and follow up on the process.

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Please, explain me about Florida Lemon Law
Sure! Here is some information about the Florida Lemon Law:
- Eligibility: Covers new or demonstrator vehicles purchased or leased in Florida.
- Time Frame: Issues must occur within the first 24 months of ownership.
- Repair Attempts: The manufacturer must be given a reasonable number of attempts to fix the defect (typically * attempts or * cumulative days out of service).
- Notice: You must notify the manufacturer in writing if the issue persists.
- Arbitration: If unresolved, you can request arbitration with the Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board.
Would you like to know more about any specific step?
So if bought a car from the * is there any law that protect my rights?
In Florida, the Lemon Law typically covers new or demonstrator vehicles within the first 24 months of purchase. Since your car was bought in *, it might not be covered under this law anymore. However, you can explore other options like:
- Reviewing your purchase contract for any warranty terms.
- Filing a complaint with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
- Consulting with a consumer protection attorney for potential legal action.
Would you like assistance connecting with a local lawyer who can help you with this issue?
Please, provide me more information about: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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Sure! Here’s some information about the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV):
- Responsibilities: Oversees driver licenses, vehicle registrations, and titles.
- Complaints: You can file complaints related to dealerships.
- Website: [FLHSMV Website](https://www.flhsmv.gov/)
Would you like to know more about the complaint process?
Yes, explain me the entire process
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Sure, here's an overview of the complaint process with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV):
*. Gather Information: Collect all documents related to your vehicle purchase (contracts, receipts, repair records).
*. Visit FLHSMV Website: Go to the FLHSMV website and navigate to the complaints section.
*. File a Complaint: Complete the online complaint form, providing all necessary details and attaching relevant documents.
*. Follow-Up: After filing, you might need to follow up with FLHSMV to track the progress of your complaint.
Do you have any other questions about this process?
What is the official website?
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The official website for the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is [https://www.flhsmv.gov/](https://www.flhsmv.gov/).
Do you have any other questions about the complaint process or need further assistance?