Florida Lemon Law question?

Question

In Florida, if a new vehicle is in the shop for 15 days or less during the first year the car is considered a lemon.? Is it true or false?

Answer 1

In Florida, according to my reference guide here, the lemon says after 3 repairs to same defect or 15 calendar days out of service for repairs or at least 30 days out for repairs. This is the period under warranty of course.

Answer 2

"15 days or less"? -- No, the key word there being "less".

Lemon Laws vary by each state, so check out FL's attorney general website regarding it.

**EDIT** -- the question never specified anything else besides "15 days or less". So, the answer is false. Just because a car is in the shop for 15 days or less does NOT make it a lemon.

AND... poster below me ---> the dealer took your car back BECAUSE you contacted an attorney. They knew it was cheaper to take it back and take the hit on depreciation than go through a court battle.

**EDIT** -- well, nevermind... someone reported them and their answer was deleted.

Answer 3

Time in for repairs is not the only factor.  if the vehicle has been in for the same concern 3 or more times then it may qualify for lemon law; also is the vehicle "new" or used.  The car must be under factory warrenty to qualify for lemon law status.  your best bet is to contact the manufacturer

Answer 4

The vehicle must be in the shop a minimum of three times for the same problem without being successfully repaired. You then file a report with the manufacturer and begin the process.